Port of San Remo

Port of San Remo

Adolphe Appian

1878

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a serene harbor scene, with a few boats gently floating on the water. The sky above is a soft blend of grays, with subtle hints of blue and white. In the foreground, the dark outlines of the boats stand out against the lighter tones of the water and sky. The etching technique used to create this piece adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. This piece is an example of etching, a technique used by artists like Appian, Adolphe.

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