Tuna Fishing at Sunrise off the Coast near Marseilles
1864
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1864
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tuna Fishing at Sunrise off the Coast near Marseilles is a 1864 ink by Félix Ziem, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a busy harbor at sunrise. Small boats with fishermen are scattered across the water, some rowing, others pulling nets. In the distance, larger ships with tall sails dot the horizon, while the sky glows soft yellow. The water looks calm but active, with ripples catching the light. Notice how the artist used light colors to show the early morning glow. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like a sketch. This style was new for its time—painters usually worked in more detail. Check out watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create light and depth.
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