Steamboats in the Port of Rouen
The Met
Artist: Camille Pissarro(French, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 1830–1903 Paris)
Date: 1896
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 21 1/2 in. (45.7 x 54.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Arthur J. Neumark, 1958
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large ship emitting smoke, with buildings and water under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A port scene is depicted with visible brushstrokes under an overcast sky. The upper half of the image features a light gray and white cloudy sky, textured with thick paint. A wide body of water, likely a river or canal, occupies the mid-section, reflecting the muted tones of the sky and appearing light brown and gray with subtle ripples. In the right foreground and midground, a large, dark-hulled ship with two prominent masts and rigging is docked. A substantial plume of white smoke billows from its side, partially obscuring the background and extending upwards towards the sky. The ship is painted in dark gray and brown tones. The immediate foreground on the right features a textured embankment, possibly composed of cobblestones or rocks, rendered in shades of brown, orange, and gray. Along the far bank of the water, in the left midground and background, numerous buildings with dark roofs and lighter walls are clustered together. Several smaller boats or barges are visible docked along this bank, and a small tugboat can be seen in the middle of the water. Behind the buildings, a green hillside rises, blending into the hazy atmosphere. Small, indistinct figures are scattered on the docks and on the ships. The text "C. Pissarro. 96" is visible in the lower right corner.
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