Raymond Wintz ⁽¹⁾

Raymond Wintz, a French painter born in 1884, had a particular gift for turning seaside serenity into timeless beauty. Best known for his idyllic coastal scenes—especially those dreamy views through open French doors—Wintz’s work feels like a warm breeze on a quiet afternoon. His most famous painting, The Open Door (La Porte-Fenêtre), became so beloved it was reproduced countless times, gracing homes and calendars around the world. If you’ve ever seen a painting of a bright blue sea framed by flowers and sunshine spilling through an open doorway, there’s a solid chance it was Wintz.

What makes Wintz especially interesting is how consistent and comforting his work is. While many artists explored dramatic shifts in style, Wintz stuck to what he loved: calm harbors, potted geraniums, sailboats in the distance, and that magical light you only find by the sea. He captured a kind of peacefulness that never goes out of style—like a visual deep breath. Not flashy, not wild, but quietly unforgettable.