Navire toutes voiles dehors

Mer et côte, 1827

The artwork depicts a ship sailing across the ocean, seen from a side view. The ship has numerous white sails, all fully unfurled. The rigging is detailed, showing the vessel's structure. A flag with stars and stripes is visible at the stern. The ocean has stylized waves, painted in shades of teal and white. The sky above is deep blue. The color palette includes rich blues and whites, with hints of red from the flag and details on the ship. The painting style combines precise detailing with a bold, graphic quality.
Artiste
Mer et côte
Datation
1827
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
68 × 92,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts a ship sailing across the ocean, seen from a side view. The ship has numerous white sails, all fully unfurled. The rigging is detailed, showing the vessel's structure. A flag with stars and stripes is visible at the stern. The ocean has stylized waves, painted in shades of teal and white. The sky above is deep blue. The color palette includes rich blues and whites, with hints of red from the flag and details on the ship. The painting style combines precise detailing with a bold, graphic quality.

Mer et côte