Artwork
Marine
Marine is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Copley Fielding. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Marine is a watercolour drawing created by Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding in 1828. The piece depicts a dramatic seascape with two small boats navigating turbulent waves and a pale, cloudy sky.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Marine is a stormy sea with two struggling boats, one accompanied by a dog in the water, conveying a sense of tension and the power of nature over human vessels.
Technique & Style
Fielding employed soft, muted colors to emphasize the drama of the waves, achieving a balance between the serenity of the sky and the turmoil of the ocean, characteristic of his recognized skill in watercolour.
History & Provenance
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding, a prominent English watercolourist and president of the Old Water-colour Society (1831-1855), created Marine in 1828. The work is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
Marine can be contextualized within the Romantic movement, which often emphasized the sublime power of nature, as reflected in the piece's depiction of tiny, vulnerable boats against a vast, turbulent sea.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding (22 November 1787 – 3 March 1855), commonly called Copley Fielding, was an English painter born in Sowerby, near Halifax, and famous for his watercolour landscapes.
