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The Boat Trip:  Bedding Down Aboard the "Botin" (Night on the Boat), by Charles François Daubigny, 1861

The Boat Trip: Bedding Down Aboard the "Botin" (Night on the Boat)

Charles François Daubigny

1861

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Boat Trip: Bedding Down Aboard the "Botin" (Night on the Boat) is a 1861 by Charles François Daubigny, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles François Daubigny
When & what style?
1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene, with a man lying on a bed in the foreground. The bed is positioned in the center of the room, and the man is dressed in casual attire. The room is sparsely furnished, with a few pieces of furniture visible in the background. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The dim lighting adds to the cozy and intimate feel of the scene, making the viewer feel like they are peeking into a private moment. This painting is a great example of the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles François Daubigny
Artist

Charles François Daubigny

Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of impressionism.

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