1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
The French fleet forcing the entrance of Tagus River. 11 July 1831. is a 1840 oil by Horace Vernet, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting shows a fleet of French ships sailing into the Tagus River. The scene is set on a sunny day, with the ships' sails billowing in the wind. In the foreground, several men in naval uniforms stand on the deck of one of the ships, looking out at the scene before them. The painting is done in a realistic style, with a focus on capturing the details of the ships and the men on board. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, despite the fact that the ships are sailing into potentially dangerous waters. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Horace Vernet.
Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (French pronunciation: ; 30 June 1789 – 17 January 1863), better known as Horace Vernet, was a French painter of battles, portraits, and Orientalist subjects.
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