Artwork
Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme
Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme is a print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Isabey. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme is a 1833 print by French Romantic artist Eugène Isabey, depicting a serene coastal scene at dusk, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a tranquil moment in a small French fishing village, likely Saint Valéry-sur-Somme, conveying a sense of nostalgic reminiscence through its portrayal of everyday life at sunset.
Technique & Style
Isabey employed soft shading techniques, akin to chiaroscuro, to evoke a moody atmosphere, with the contrast between fading light and deepening shadows defining the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1833, the work is characteristic of Isabey's Romantic output; it is currently housed in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugène Louis Gabriel Isabey (French pronunciation: ; 22 July 1803 – 25 April 1886) was a French painter, lithographer and watercolorist in the Romantic style.
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