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Το πλοίο "Ουέλιγκτον" του Ι. Ορλάνδου
Το πλοίο "Ουέλιγκτον" του Ι. Ορλάνδου is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Roux Antoine. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece. This painting, created by Antoine Roux in 1820, depicts a sailing vessel.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created by Antoine Roux in 1820, depicts a sailing vessel. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows a three-masted sailing ship, identified as the 'Vaisseau de Wellington', navigating through calm waters with a smaller vessel in the background. The ship's full sails suggest it is underway.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of a coat of arms alongside their signature lends an air of formality to the piece. The depiction of the sea and sky is characterized by soft, serene tones.
Context
The painting can be associated with the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized emotion and the beauty of nature.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roux Antoine’s studio looked like a ship’s deck—ropes coiled in corners, salt stains on the walls, and the smell of turpentine mixed with fish.
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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