01 Classic Works of Art, Marine Paintings - With Footnotes, #88

Lucien Delarue, (1925 - 2011 French) 

"Harbor Monte Carlo" 

Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas 

18.25" H x 22" W 

Private collection

By 1901 it became apparent that the Principality of Monte Carlo needed a harbour able to accommodate the large number of yachts that visited the Côte d'Azur and to help open up the commerce of the area.

The construction of a port would complete the modernisation of the Principality and would at the same time be an important new source of prosperity. In order to maximize the space available, it was decided to build two quays, which still serve as the main walles of the harbour today. The work started on the 2nd July 1901.


The rock needed for the construction of the quays was taken from an area next to the sea, to the east of Cap Ferrat in the Bay of Lilong, five miles to the West of Monaco. The project was completed in 1926. More on the harbor of Monte Carlo

Lucien Delarue was born on November 10th, 1925 in Paris. He studied at the studios of Grande Chaumiere, Paris.  He is best know as a French Impressionist. He loved to paint the streets of Paris with its stunning architecture and beauty. Also included in his repertoire is colorful French floral still life paintings, county cottages, harbor views, and river scenes.  

At a very early age Delarue  began taking part in exhibitions. Quickly he was talking medals for his works including first prize and the Vermeil-Medaille at the Salon Violet. Other gold medals include the Salon of Vincennes, and the Salon of Clichy (1973).  In 1974 he won the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Francais, and  a bronze medal at the "Arts-Sciences-Lettres" exhibition in Paris. More on Lucien Delarue

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