Artwork
Meeresbucht bei Sonnenaufgang
Meeresbucht bei Sonnenaufgang is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Adrien Manglard. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Meeresbucht bei Sonnenaufgang is a 1727 painting by Adrien Manglard, a French artist known for his marine scenes. The work is characteristic of the Rococo period and is held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil coastal bay at sunrise, featuring a rocky shoreline, boats, and figures gathered around a fire. A lighthouse and castle are visible in the background, set against a hazy sky.
Technique & Style
Manglard's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with contrasting warm and cool tones adding visual interest to the scene.
History & Provenance
Manglard, trained under Adriaen van der Cabel in Lyon, built a successful career in Rome, attracting commissions from European nobility, including the Rospigliosi family.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adrien Manglard (French pronunciation: ; 10 March 1695 – 1 August 1760) was a French painter, draughtsman, and engraver.
Sunset on the Seashore
Ved høje bjerge ligger en italiensk søhavn med galejer og felukker
A Seaport
Coastal Landscape with Castle
A Seaport
Landschaft mit Ausblick auf eine Meeresbucht
Harbour Scene
Mountainous Coast with Fishing Boats and Fishermen on the Beach
Küstenlandschaft italienischen Charakters
Harbour Scene
Ved høje bjerge ligger en italiensk søhavn med galejer og felukker