Mediterranean 1960s harbour scene by Bernard Duval

A lively mid-century harbor view by French artist Bernard Duval, known for his expressive depictions of the bustling ports and fishing villages of southern France. Duval’s signature linear style — with bold black rigging lines and splashes of vivid blue, red, and yellow — captures the rhythm and light of the Mediterranean coast.

This piece is a textured serigraph on board, a popular 1960s technique combining silkscreen printing with raised impasto-like details that give the surface a painterly depth. Presented in its original linen-lined frame with warm walnut trim, it remains in excellent vintage condition.

Artist: Bernard Duval (France, mid-20th century)
Title: Mediterranean Harbor Scene
Period: c. 1960s–1970s
Technique: Textured serigraph on board
Frame: Original linen and wood frame
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light patina consistent with age
Dimensions: 54 x 39 cm including the frame

A striking and colorful addition to any mid-century interior — full of energy, sun, and coastal charm.

About the Artist — Bernard Duval

Bernard Duval was a French mid-century painter and printmaker celebrated for his vivid depictions of Mediterranean harbors, coastal towns, and market scenes. Active during the 1950s–1970s, Duval developed a recognizable style defined by energetic black linework, bold color blocks, and a lively sense of rhythm.

Working primarily in textured serigraphy and acrylic, Duval created artworks that bridge fine art and decorative modernism — capturing the optimism and sun-drenched atmosphere of post-war France. His works were widely exhibited and distributed through French art publishers during the 1960s, becoming favorites among collectors of mid-century European art.