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Sunrise, A Coastal Scene with Figures around a Fire, 1760 (oil on canvas)
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Sunrise, A Coastal Scene with Figures around a Fire, 1760 (oil on canvas)
FIT111435 Sunrise, A Coastal Scene with Figures around a Fire, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 100x136.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22608352
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
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Sunrise, A Coastal Scene with Figures around a Fire, 1760
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is a captivating oil painting by Claude Joseph Vernet that transports viewers to the serene beauty of a coastal morning. The artwork, measuring 100x136.8 cm, can be found at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum in the University of Cambridge, UK. Vernet's masterful brushstrokes bring to life a picturesque bay where nature and human activity harmoniously coexist. In this scene, we witness figures gathered around a crackling campfire on the shore as they bask in the first light of dawn. The warm glow from the fire contrasts beautifully with the cool hues of the sea and sky. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every element captured within this composition. From meticulously rendered ships sailing gracefully on calm waters to towering cliffs that frame the scene majestically, Vernet creates an immersive experience for viewers. This painting not only showcases Vernet's technical skill but also his ability to evoke emotion through his artistry. As we observe this tranquil coastal setting bathed in soft morning light, we can't help but feel a sense of peace and serenity wash over us. "Sunrise, A Coastal Scene with Figures around a Fire" serves as both an exquisite example of French landscape painting from its era and as an invitation for us to escape into its idyllic world even centuries later.
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