![]() This and Marine (sold in Paris on 9 December 1999), which Vernet painted for the comte du Luc in 1772, both formed a single lot in the comte du Luc’s 1777 sale, and remained together until sold in 1825. The figure group on the left, balanced by the trees to the right, is silhouetted against the sun and overshadowed by the dark cloud that stretches over the lighthouse. The decorative frieze of festoons on the fort is echoed in the skirts of the ladies wearing the plumed hats.Īlthough the painting contains a variety of figures, its main subject is the atmospheric effects of light, air, cloud and water. ![]() Although Vernet had on other occasions used the motif seen here of the corner of a fortified wall topped by a turret, the octagonal fort is unusual in his paintings. The lighthouse is loosely based on one that Vernet drew near Naples in about 1750 ( Harbour and Lighthouse, Albertina, Vienna) and appears in many other views by him. Commissioned by the comte du Luc and signed and dated 1776, the picture represents an imaginary harbour view. This Italian coastal scene bathed in soft sunlight is clearly influenced by the port scenes of Claude, though much of the effect in Vernet’s painting depends upon its picturesque human detail. As in many of his other paintings, Vernet has placed several figures in the middle distance and background, and even on the three-masted ship near the horizon. The ladies are followed by two other more modestly dressed women, one apparently comforting the other, and by a dark-skinned Moor wearing a turban. He carries a walking stick, suggesting that he is retired from active service. His scarlet uniform and large moustache identify him as an imagined Hungarian hussar. The man wears a cylindrical military hat, fur-lined cloak and long leather boots. The shrimp women’s undignified poses and muscular physiques form a contrast with the elegant ladies on the shore. He is drawing their attention to something, but it is unclear whether he is pointing towards the large ship about to enter the harbour or to the women with their skirts hitched up gathering shrimps. I appreciate your taking the time to look at the many images I have to offer and if you have any questions or special needs, I would be happy to hear from you.Two ladies, both dressed in gowns with swagged overskirts that were fashionable in the 1770s, have been brought down to the shore by a man. For more information and details regarding these museum quality landscape prints for sale, please click on this link to our Prints Page. ![]() If you are looking for a different size than what is shown or have any other questions or special needs, please contact us. In addition, along with the luxurious collectible print you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity sign by myself.After selecting the desired photograph, just select the type and size of print you would like to purchase in the area beneath the photo. The prints ordered from this gallery are delivered signed and numbered. Beautiful seascapes are symbolic with life itself and is often shown at the cycle of life show strength and beauty at the same time. These Beach and Ocean shore fine art prints are created to bring beauty and peacefulness into your home or office. Beach photos is a gallery of fine art landscape seascape photography by Jess Lee featuring Beach, Waves, and Coastal scenic images.
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