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Rona Hazzard was a master of vibrant landscapes in the post-impressionist style. This painting is the result of her journey to Finistère, the westernmost point of France, located in the Brittany region.
The interplay of light and form, soft brushstrokes, and the use of both cool and warm tones perfectly convey the atmosphere of the place — quiet, unexplored, and untouched by human presence. One can also notice the influence of Fauvism, a genre popular in France at the time, particularly in its vivid color use and slightly exaggerated decorative qualities.
An interesting note: Rona shared the same last name as the well-known New Zealand artist Ina Hazzard, but there is no familial connection between them.