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Honfleur, 1867 (oil on canvas)
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Honfleur, 1867 (oil on canvas)
828432 Honfleur, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Webb, James (1825-95); 108.6x182.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Honfleur. James Webb (1825-1895). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1867. 108.6 x 182.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22740372
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1860s 1867 Adverse Conditions Anticipation Arrives Bad Weather Basse Normandie Calvados Difficult Difficulty Diminishing Perspective Expectancy Expectation Fishing Boat Fishing Craft Fishing Vessel Gesture Gesturing Hand Gesture Hand Movement Headland Honfleur Jetty Large Group Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Normandie Normandy Perspective Pier Point Pointing Pose Posed Posing Receding View Rough Sea Seaward Social Activity Victorian Art View To Sea Watchful Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Wave Webb Wharf Artist British British Artist James Webb Natural Space Youthful
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Honfleur, 1867
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by James Webb is a captivating oil painting that transports us back to the mid-19th century. This large-scale artwork, measuring 108.6 x 182.3 cm, captures the essence of Honfleur, a picturesque coastal town in Normandy. The scene depicted in this painting showcases a bustling waterfront filled with activity and anticipation. A large group of people, both young and old, gather along the shoreline to witness the arrival of fishing boats battling against rough seas. The artist skillfully portrays their expressions of expectation and concern as they watch from the jetty. Webb's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of the turbulent sky above and the receding view towards the sea horizon. The composition highlights not only the natural beauty of Honfleur but also its inherent challenges for those who depend on its waters for their livelihoods. This Victorian-era artwork captures a moment frozen in time – an era when life was dictated by nature's whims and adverse conditions were part of everyday existence. Through his masterful brushstrokes, Webb invites us to contemplate our own relationship with nature and reminds us that even amidst difficulty, there is beauty to be found. This print allows us to appreciate Webb's artistic prowess while offering a glimpse into history through its portrayal of daily life in Honfleur during this period. It serves as a testament to European artistry at its finest and stands as an enduring tribute to both human resilience and our eternal connection with nature's forces.
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