1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Dominant colour
The blowing up of the Boyd is a 1895 oil by Louis John Steele, a Impressionism work, depicting Longboat, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a ship exploding in the water, with a large plume of smoke rising into the air. In the foreground, a longboat filled with people is shown, some of whom are jumping into the water or pointing towards the explosion. The painting features a range of colors, including blues and greens for the water, and earth tones for the people and the longboat. The overall mood of the painting is one of chaos and destruction. The blowing up of the Boyd is a painting that showcases the artist's skill in capturing dynamic scenes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Louis John Steele.
Louis John Steele (30 January 1842 – 12 December 1918) was an English-born New Zealand artist and engraver. He was born in Reigate, Surrey.
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