Boatmen of Barcelona
The Met
Artist: Dionisio Baixeras y Verdaguer(Spanish, Barcelona 1862–1943 Barcelona)
Date: 1886
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 59 x 83 in. (149.9 x 210.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of George I. Seney, 1886
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three men in a small wooden boat on calm water, large ships in the hazy distance
Detailed Description
The image depicts three men in a small wooden boat on calm, light-colored water under a hazy, bright sky. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by browns, dark grays, and soft yellows. In the foreground, the three men are seated within the boat, facing each other. The man on the left wears a dark, patterned jacket, a dark cap, and a light sash around his waist, gesturing with his hands towards the man in the middle. The middle man wears a dark sweater and a dark cap, with his hands clasped in front of him, looking towards the left. The man on the right, seen in profile, wears a dark coat and a dark cap, holding something to his mouth. The boat itself is a simple rowboat with light-colored interior planks and a dark trim. On the right side of the boat's stern, the signature "D. M. RAE" and the year "1885" are visible. In the background, the water extends to a hazy horizon. On the left, several large ships with masts and smokestacks are silhouetted against the bright sky. Further to the right, smaller, indistinct boats are visible in the distance, blending into the atmospheric haze.
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