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Marée Basse
Marée Basse is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Isabey. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Eugène Isabey's 1833 lithograph Marée Basse depicts a coastal scene at low tide. The work showcases the artist's skill in capturing the drama of a maritime landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a beached ship, a smaller boat, and debris on the shore, with buildings and a horse-drawn cart in the background. The title Marée Basse, meaning 'low tide', explains the stranding of the large vessel, highlighting the power of natural forces.
Technique & Style
Isabey employed a loose, sketchy style to convey the atmosphere of the scene, characteristic of the Romantic movement's emphasis on capturing the emotional potential of natural landscapes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1833 by French artist Eugène Isabey, Marée Basse is a lithograph that reflects the artist's interest in maritime scenes and historical subjects.
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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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