Scuola di Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) - scontro velieri in alto mare
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Scontro velieri in alto mare, an 18th‑century oil on canvas by the Scuola di Claude-Joseph Vernet, France, 90 x 140 cm, depicting a naval battle with ships and wreckage in a Neo‑Romantic style, not signed, sold with frame, in discreet condition.
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A work of art of great historical and visual impact, capturing the dynamism and drama of a high-sea confrontation during the age of great sailing ships.
This splendid painting, presumably from the second half of the 18th century, is a fascinating example of 'Marinismo,' a genre highly appreciated in courts and among collectors of the era.
Oil on canvas depicting an intense scene of a storm or naval battle with ships and shipwrecked sailors.
Characterized by the pursuit of movement and drama (typical of pre-Romantic and Neoclassical taste), with attention to the technical details of ships and equipment, as well as chromatic combinations.
The majesty of the subject and the dramatic rendering align perfectly with the vogue of the Romantic Sublime, where nature is perceived as an irresistible force and man as a fragile entity.
Most probable attribution, School of Claude-Joseph Vernet
The painting reveals a profound influence of the French and Italian schools of the 18th century, in particular:
Scope of Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789)
Stormy seas with shipwrecked sailors were the hallmark of this master, whose theatrical compositions were copied and imitated throughout Europe, especially in Italy, where Vernet gained great prominence.
Our painting seems to be inspired by this model of great drama and compositional rigor.
A work of art of great historical and visual impact, capturing the dynamism and drama of a high-sea confrontation during the age of great sailing ships.
This splendid painting, presumably from the second half of the 18th century, is a fascinating example of 'Marinismo,' a genre highly appreciated in courts and among collectors of the era.
Oil on canvas depicting an intense scene of a storm or naval battle with ships and shipwrecked sailors.
Characterized by the pursuit of movement and drama (typical of pre-Romantic and Neoclassical taste), with attention to the technical details of ships and equipment, as well as chromatic combinations.
The majesty of the subject and the dramatic rendering align perfectly with the vogue of the Romantic Sublime, where nature is perceived as an irresistible force and man as a fragile entity.
Most probable attribution, School of Claude-Joseph Vernet
The painting reveals a profound influence of the French and Italian schools of the 18th century, in particular:
Scope of Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789)
Stormy seas with shipwrecked sailors were the hallmark of this master, whose theatrical compositions were copied and imitated throughout Europe, especially in Italy, where Vernet gained great prominence.
Our painting seems to be inspired by this model of great drama and compositional rigor.
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Artist
Scuola di Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
scontro velieri in alto mare
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Fair condition
Height
90 cm
Width
140 cm
Depiction/Theme
Military and war
Style
Neo-Romanticism
Period
18th century
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