Who painted Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme)?

Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme) was painted by Edouard Manet in 1864.

Where can I see Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme)?

Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme) is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme)?

Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme)

Edouard Manet , 1864

Sea View, Calm Weather (Vue de mer, temps calme) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Edouard Manet. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Sea View, Calm Weather is an oil on canvas painting by Édouard Manet, depicting a scene of maritime activity.

About this work

Overview

Sea View, Calm Weather is an oil on canvas painting by Édouard Manet, depicting a scene of maritime activity.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a choppy blue sea with various vessels, including steamers and sailboats, under a pale sky. A side-wheel packet steamer is prominent, heading up the English Channel and leaving slower sailing boats in its wake.

Technique & Style

Manet's brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with thick paint creating a textured surface. Despite the spontaneity of the application, the different types of boats remain identifiable.

History & Provenance

Manet painted this work in Paris, using sketches made during a family vacation in Boulogne-sur-Mer. It is one of his earliest seascapes, a theme he revisited multiple times.