Harbor Scene with a Grotto and Fishermen Hauling in Nets
The Met
Artist: Joseph Vernet(French, late 18th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 22 3/4 x 42 1/8 in. (57.8 x 107 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Hazy coastal scene with a sailboat, figures fishing on rocks, distant structures, and glowing sky
Detailed Description
A dark, hazy coastal landscape appears under a muted sky, possibly at dawn or dusk, with a central, soft light source illuminating the middle ground. In the left foreground, a large sailboat with two tall masts and two reddish-brown sails is partially visible, its hull dark against the water. Several figures are gathered on the dark, rocky shore beside the boat, some appearing to be fishing with poles. In the middle ground, a calm body of water reflects the soft light from the sky. A small boat with two figures casting a net is visible in the water. Further back, a hazy silhouette of a town or fortress with a prominent tall tower rises from the water's edge. To the right, massive, rugged rock formations dominate the scene, one forming a natural archway over the water. Through this arch, a small, bright orange light, possibly a fire, glows on a distant shore. More small figures are scattered on the rocks in the foreground and near the archway. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns, grays, and muted blues, with a warm, yellowish glow from the sky reflecting on the water in the center.
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