Henry Moret (French 1856-1913)
Originally from Normandy, Henry Moret discovered the charms of Brittany during his military service when he was stationed at Lorient. In 1881 he went to Pont-Aven where he met many artists but was ultimately most influenced by his friendship with Gauguin. The loosely affiliated group of artists who would become known as the School of Pont-Aven would emphasize the expressive power of colors, simplified shapes and strong contours. It was only later after he exhibited in Paris and London that Moret returned to a more traditional kind of impressionism in the line of Claude Monet.