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Alfred Guillou Most Popular Paintings

The 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 10 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alfred Guillou · 1844 – 1926

Arrival of the pardon of Saint Anne de Fouesnant in Concarneau

1887 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 276.0 x 221.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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A l

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1890 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper

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Popularity: No. 2 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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C

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1903 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper

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Popularity: No. 3 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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Les Sardinières de Concarneau

1896 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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Portrait du Pilote Guillou de Concarneau

1890 · Musée de la Pêche, Concarneau

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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Adieu !

1892 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper

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Popularity: No. 6 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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Débarquement du thon à Concarneau

original 136.0 x 112.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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First Communion

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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Her First Catch

Alfred Guillou’s ‘Her First Catch’ – a captivating oil painting of a serene fishing scene. Explore realism & romanticism in this balanced, nostalgic artwork. Discover maritime life & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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Arrivée des pêcheurs de sardines

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 10 artworks by Alfred Guillou
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The artist

Alfred Guillou

1844 – 1926

Quick facts

Art period19th Century
Also known asA. Guillou, アルフレッド・ギュー, 阿尔弗雷德·吉尤
Died1926
Born1844, Concarneau, France
Museums on APSMusée d'Orsay, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Musée de la Pêche
Lifespan82 years
Top 3 worksArrival of the pardon of Saint Anne de Fouesnant in Concarneau, A l, C

Biography

The Life and Artistic Journey of Alfred Guillou

Born in Concarneau, France, Alfred Guillou was the son of a fisherman and farmer who served as the mayor of Concarneau for fifteen years. His artistic training began under the lithographer Théodore Le Monnier, who advised him to move to Paris in 1862. After a brief period at the Académie Suisse, he entered the workshop of Alexandre Cabanel. It was in this setting that he met Jules Bastien-Lepage, Fernand Cormon, and Théophile Deyrolle, whom he encouraged to leave architecture to join him at Cabanel's atelier.

Guillou made his debut at the Salon in 1868 with Young Breton Fisherman. In 1870, he and Deyrolle moved to Concarneau, where they established the Concarneau Art Colony. Following his marriage to the daughter of engraver Joseph Gabriel Tourny, he maintained a home in Montparnasse while remaining deeply connected to his hometown. After his father's death in 1887, he built a house and workshop in Concarneau and became a member of the board of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper.

Notable Works and Recognition

Guillou's contributions to French art were recognized at the 1889 and 1900 Universal Exhibitions in Paris, where he was awarded silver medals. His body of work frequently focused on the maritime and cultural life of Brittany. Some of his notable paintings include:

Questions & Answers

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The Spectral Index page organizes Alfred Guillou's artworks by color.

Where can I see the color profile of Alfred Guillou's work?

The color profile of Alfred Guillou's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Where are Alfred Guillou's artworks mapped by subject?

Alfred Guillou's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 16, 2026

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