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Six Marines: Intérieur d'un port
Six Marines: Intérieur d'un port is a print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Isabey. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1950.489.6
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Eugène Isabey's 1833 print 'Six Marines: Intérieur d'un port' is a representation of a harbor scene, characteristic of his work in the Romantic style. The print showcases his skill as a lithographer and his ability to capture the atmosphere of a maritime setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of people in a harbor, with old wooden ships docked in the background. The scene focuses on daily life by the water, with people gathered along the shore and laundry hanging from lines, creating a sense of a lived-in environment.
Technique & Style
Isabey's use of light and shadow creates depth in the scene, a hallmark of Romanticism. The expressive rendering of the harbor and its inhabitants is typical of the style, which emphasizes atmosphere and emotion.
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Artist
Eugène Louis Gabriel Isabey (French pronunciation:; 22 July 1803 – 25 April 1886) was a French painter, lithographer and watercolorist in the Romantic style.
