Who painted Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme?

Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme was painted by Eugène Isabey in 1833.

Where can I see Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme?

Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme?

Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme?

Museum-quality prints of Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme

Eugène Isabey , 1833

Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme 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.: 2007.238.3
Credit line: Gift of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Six Marines: Souvenir Saint Valéry-sur-Somme is a 1833 print by French Romantic artist Eugène Isabey, depicting a serene coastal scene at dusk, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a tranquil moment in a small French fishing village, likely Saint Valéry-sur-Somme, conveying a sense of nostalgic reminiscence through its portrayal of everyday life at sunset.

Technique & Style

Isabey employed soft shading techniques, akin to chiaroscuro, to evoke a moody atmosphere, with the contrast between fading light and deepening shadows defining the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1833, the work is characteristic of Isabey's Romantic output; it is currently housed in The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artist

Eugène Isabey

Eugène Louis Gabriel Isabey (French pronunciation:; 22 July 1803 – 25 April 1886) was a French painter, lithographer and watercolorist in the Romantic style.