Artwork
Puesta de sol (Marina)
Puesta de sol (Marina) is an oil painting by Alfred Stevens. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Puesta de sol (Marina) is a painting created by Alfred Stevens around 1873, executed in oil paint. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic sunset over water, with a deep red sky and heavy clouds. The calm and reflective water in the foreground contrasts with the turbulent sky, creating a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
Stevens' use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the play of light and shadow. The artist's realistic technique and attention to light effects are characteristic of his style, influenced by 17th-century Dutch genre painting.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens (11 May 1823 – 24 August 1906) was a Belgian painter, known for his paintings of elegant modern women.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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