Artwork
View of Cap d'Entifer in Etretat, Normandy
View of Cap d'Entifer in Etretat, Normandy is an oil painting by the Realist artist Albert Żamett. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
View of Cap d'Entifer in Etretat, Normandy is an oil painting created by Albert Żamett around 1850. It is a representative work of the Realism movement, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing natural scenery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seaside scene in Etretat, Normandy, featuring a prominent cliff with a natural arch and a boat on the shore with figures engaged in various activities. The composition emphasizes the relationship between the natural landscape and human presence.
Technique & Style
Żamett's use of oil paint allows for a detailed representation of the scene, with a focus on realistic depiction of the cliff, sea, and sky. The work reflects the artist's training under Maxim Vorobiev at the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Żamett received recognition for his landscape paintings, including a prize from the Roman Academy of St. Luke in 1854 and the title of academic in 1859, indicating his growing reputation as a landscape painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Żamett (25 November 1821 – 1876) was a Polish–Russian landscapes painter. His father Daniel Schamett moved from East Prussia to Vilnius, where he became a Russian citizen. Albert Żamett attended a gymnasium in…
