Artwork
View of Ischia from the Sea
View of Ischia from the Sea is an unspecified painting by Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Overview
Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond, a French painter trained in Paris, completed View of Ischia from the Sea in 1842. This oil painting captures a serene harbor at sunset, characteristic of his dedication to landscape history. The work is presently housed in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, representing a period before Rémond ceased public exhibitions.
Subject & Meaning
A three-masted ship, emitting a plume of smoke, sails gracefully towards the right, its movement contrasting with the calm, reflective water.
The painting presents a tranquil harbor scene observed from the water, bathed in the warm light of a setting sun. A prominent, ancient stone fort with thick walls and small towers anchors the left side of the composition. A three-masted ship, emitting a plume of smoke, sails gracefully towards the right, its movement contrasting with the calm, reflective water. Buildings with arched windows and flat roofs line the shore behind the fort.
Technique & Style
Rémond employs a soft palette dominated by the glowing orange and yellow hues of the sky at dusk. The ship's smoke, a distinct element, rises against these warm background tones, creating a subtle visual contrast. The artist renders the fort with a sense of solidity and age, emphasizing its robust structure. The calm water reflects the ambient light, contributing to the overall peaceful atmosphere of the twilight harbor.
History & Provenance
Born in Paris, Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond honed his skills under the tutelage of Jean-Victor Bertin and Jean-Baptiste Regnault. His artistic career was marked by an early success, earning the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1821. View of Ischia from the Sea dates to 1842, a few years before Rémond concluded his public exhibition career in 1848. The painting is now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's holdings.
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Artist
Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond (born in Paris in 1795 and died in Paris in 1875) was a French painter, pupil of Jean-Victor Bertin and Jean-Baptiste Regnault.
