The "Kearsarge" at Boulogne
The Met
Artist: Edouard Manet(French, Paris 1832–1883 Paris)
Date: 1864
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 32 1/8 x 39 3/8 in. (81.6 x 100 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen, and Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bernhard Gift, by exchange, Gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rodgers and Joanne Toor Cummings, by exchange, and Drue Heinz Trust, The Dillon Fund, The Vincent Astor Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis, The Charles Engelhard Foundation, and Florence and Herbert Irving Gifts, 1999
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large dark steamship and smaller sailboats on choppy green-blue waters under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
The scene depicts a bustling marine environment with various vessels on a choppy sea under a cloudy sky. In the background, a large, dark-hulled steamship with three masts and a central smokestack is visible on the horizon, positioned slightly to the left of the center. A small red flag flies from its foremast, and a blue flag from its mainmast. Its dark form contrasts with the lighter blue-green water. Scattered across the middle ground are several smaller sailboats with white or light-colored sails, appearing much smaller in scale than the large ship. One small sailboat with a white triangular sail is prominently featured in the mid-left, closer to the viewer. In the foreground, to the right, a dark-hulled sailboat with a large, reddish-brown gaff sail is angled towards the viewer. A small group of dark figures can be seen on its deck, and the name "LE HAVRE" is visible in white letters on its stern. White foam splashes around its bow and along its side. The sea itself is rendered in vibrant turquoise and deep green hues, with visible brushstrokes showing the texture of waves and whitecaps, particularly agitated in the foreground. The sky above is a mix of light blue and white clouds, with patches of darker grey, appearing overcast.
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