When the Boats Come In
1921
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1921
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
In the painting "When the Boats Come In," a group of men are gathered on a dock, surrounded by boats and water. The men are dressed in casual, work-like attire, with some wearing hats and others holding tools or baskets. The scene is set against a backdrop of a body of water, with hills or mountains visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the scene, from the blues and greens of the water to the earthy tones of the men's clothing. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Jonas Lie.
