Artwork
Rising Tide
Rising Tide is an oil painting by Charles-Louis Verboeckhoven. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Rising Tide is a 1839 oil painting by Charles-Louis Verboeckhoven, a Belgian artist known for his marine scenes. The work is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a large ship surrounded by smaller vessels, with a horse, dog, and man on the shore. Despite a rising tide, the atmosphere is calm, with a cloudy sky and a hint of blue.
Technique & Style
Verboeckhoven's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the central ship. The composition is characteristic of the Romantic tradition, with dynamic elements and a focus on the sea.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Louis Verboeckhoven (5 February 1802, Comines-Warneton - 25 September 1889, Brussels) was a Belgian marine painter in the Romantic style. His first names are often given as Louis-Charles.
Warship and Dutch Sailboats near the Shore
The roads of Enkhuizen
River view
Ships anchored offshore
Ships near a pier
A Storm (Ships in the Harbor in a Stiff Breeze)
Travellers Disembarking at a Jetty on the Scheldt in Strong Winds
Beach View
A Dutch Flagship Coming to Anchor
Ships off the coast
Sea Harbour
Calm Sea at Ebb Tide