A Sea Urchin
1890
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
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Jozef Israëls
Jozef Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 27 January 1824 – 12 August 1911) was a Dutch painter.
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oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
A Sea Urchin is a 1890 oil by Jozef Israëls, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a young girl standing in shallow water, gazing down at a toy boat. She wears a white cap, a dark vest over a white dress, and white bloomers. The girl holds a brown cloth in her hands. The toy boat, with a white sail, floats to her left. In the background, a larger boat is visible, and the sky is cloudy. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and white dominating the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth in the painting. The girl's face is softly lit, while the surrounding water and sky are depicted in softer, more muted tones. The painting is reminiscent of the works of Jozef Israëls, who was known for his realistic and detailed depictions of everyday life.
Jozef Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 27 January 1824 – 12 August 1911) was a Dutch painter.
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