Brest Brittany Travel Poster: Tour Tanguy and Pont de Recouvrance Art Print

This Brest travel poster art print captures the historic Tour Tanguy and the modern Pont de Recouvrance rising above the calm waters of the Penfeld river.

The artwork contrasts two defining eras of the Breton port city. In the foreground, the medieval Tour Tanguy stands on its rugged, stone-walled outcrop, distinguished by its circular masonry, arched doorway and steep conical roof. Just beyond, the monumental concrete pylons and steel truss span of the Pont de Recouvrance lift bridge span the river, connecting the terraced city buildings on either bank. A small white fishing boat is moored peacefully by the lower stone quay.

Painted in a refined, realist style with visible, textured brushstrokes, the scene is bathed in warm late-afternoon sunlight. Soft, golden-hour light catches the rough stonework of the tower and the pale concrete of the bridge, casting long, wavering reflections across the gently rippled blue surface of the estuary. The sky above is a clear, pale blue streaked with faint, wispy clouds.

At a glance:

• Depicts the Tour Tanguy and Pont de Recouvrance in Brest
• Features warm evening light and long reflections on the Penfeld
• Displays the contrast between medieval stone and mid-century engineering
• Painted in a detailed, textured realist style
• Printed locally in your region (EU, UK, US, AU) for straightforward delivery

All orders are printed locally in your region (US, EU, UK, AU) for quick, easy delivery.

About the prints

The base price is for the unframed paper print.

Framed versions are made with 20mm thick wood frames and perspex glazing. Frames are available in black, white, or natural wood colour, and are all ready to hang.

All artwork is printed on matte 200gsm paper using the giclée technique to provide great detail and colour.

Printing & Production

I understand the importance of prompt delivery and sustainability, which is why I use printers in the UK, USA, and Europe. Your order will be printed as locally as possible to make the process more eco-friendly and ensure that you receive your print as quickly as possible.

All orders are printed on demand to reduce waste and ensure that you receive a high-quality product every time. This also means that I have the flexibility to make any necessary changes or customisations to your order before printing.

Shipping

Smaller unframed prints up to A4 size will be shipped in envelopes, while larger A3+ prints will be shipped in poster tubes to ensure safe delivery.

I use local couriers such as Royal Mail for UK orders, USPS for US orders, and a variety of couriers including DPD, DHL, and local post services for European orders.