Who painted Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat?

Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat was painted by Eugène Lami in 1826.

Where can I see Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat?

Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat?

Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat

Eugène Lami , 1826

Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat is a print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Lami. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Crossing on the Packet Boat is a print by Eugène Louis Lami, created in 1826, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1941.238
Credit line: Twenty-fifth anniversary gift, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

About this work

Overview

Crossing on the Packet Boat is a print by Eugène Louis Lami, created in 1826, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively beach scene where people, dressed in attire typical of the period, wait to board a packet boat, a common mode of transportation at the time. The scene captures the activity and anticipation of travelers.

Technique & Style

Lami employed soft colors and rapid brushstrokes to convey a sense of movement and vitality in the scene, characteristic of the Romanticism style, which emphasizes everyday life and emotional expression.