Who painted Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure?

Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure was painted by Adolphe Appian in 1878.

Where can I see Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure?

Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure?

Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure?

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Artwork

Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure

Adolphe Appian , 1878

Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure is a print by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Appian. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1920.697
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King, the Frederick Keppel Memorial

About this work

Overview

Fishing boat making a port of call at the rocks of Collioure is a 1878 print by Adolphe Appian, a French landscape painter and etcher.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a fishing vessel approaching the rocky shoreline of Collioure, highlighting the interaction between human presence and the natural environment.

Technique & Style

Appian's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, with warm tones evoking the setting sun. Loose, expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy.

Context

Appian worked during a period when landscape painting became increasingly prominent in French art, a trend that aligns with his focus on natural scenery.