Original Signed Trafford Klots “A Tranquil Beach” Oil Painting on Canvas by American artist Trafford Partridge Klots (1913–1976). This serene coastal landscape captures the quiet beauty of the shoreline with soft atmospheric light, tranquil waters, and refined brushwork characteristic of Klots’ impressionistic style. Signed “Trafford Klots” lower right. A beautiful example of mid-century American coastal painting, this work reflects the artist’s lifelong connection to European art traditions and the famed artist colony of Rochefort-en-Terre in Brittany, France, where the Klots family became deeply influential in preserving and promoting the arts. Artwork Dimensions: 20” H x 28” W Framed Dimensions: 24” H x 32” W Medium: Oil on canvas Condition: Presented in vintage framed condition with wear consistent with age. Please review photos carefully. Provenance: Acquired from Alex Cooper Auctioneers in 2024. About the Artist: Trafford Partridge Klots (American, 1913–1976) was the son of noted portrait painter Alfred Partridge Klots and Agnes Boon Klots. Raised between America and Europe, Trafford spent much of his life in Rochefort-en-Terre, Brittany, where his family established an important artist colony. He studied at the British Academy in Rome and later at the Shaw School in London. Following the death of his father in 1938, Trafford continued cultivating the artistic community at Rochefort-en-Terre. After World War II, he and his wife Isabel restored the family château, which later became the foundation for the Alfred & Trafford Klots International Program administered through the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). His work remains associated with American Impressionism, European coastal landscapes, and the rich artistic legacy of Brittany.