Artwork
Brooklyn City
Brooklyn City is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Antonio Jacobsen. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Brooklyn City is a 1894 oil painting by Antonio Jacobsen, a Danish-American artist known for his maritime scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a ship navigating a stormy sea, with choppy waves and a dark, cloudy sky. The vessel is shown in profile, with its sails and rigging visible, and its hull prominent in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Jacobsen's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, with soft, feathery brushstrokes used to render the waves and clouds. The artist's style is characteristic of American Impressionism, with a focus on capturing the play of light on the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Brooklyn Museum, where it is available for public viewing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (November 2, 1850 – February 2, 1921) was a Danish-born American maritime artist known as the "Audubon of Steam Vessels".
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Clipper Ship HURRICANE in the English Channel
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Oostunburg'
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Pilgrim
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