Six Marines: Environs of Rouen, France
1832
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1832
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a busy harbor scene with a large sailing ship at the center. The ship has multiple masts and sails, some of which are furled. A smaller boat is tied to the dock in the foreground, where a few people sit or stand. The water is calm, and in the background, you can see more ships and a shoreline with trees. The title "Environs of Rouen" suggests this is a view near the French city of Rouen. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the movement of the ships and water. Look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and drama in their work.
