The Brigantine
1919
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
About the artist
Artist
Jean Frélaut
Jean Frélaut (1879–1954) was an artist, born in Grenoble.
See the richer artist page1919
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
The Brigantine is a 1919 oil by Jean Frélaut, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a brigantine, a type of sailing ship, moored in a canal. The ship is white with brown masts and rigging. It faces to the right, with its bow visible and its stern cut off by the edge of the canvas. The canal is lined with trees and grassy banks. A dirt path runs along the left bank, and a person is walking along it. The sky above is blue with white clouds. The ship's reflection can be seen in the water of the canal, and the surrounding landscape is depicted in a realistic style. The painting has a calm and serene atmosphere, with no signs of activity or movement. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into chiaroscuro.
Jean Frélaut (1879–1954) was an artist, born in Grenoble.
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