Harbor by moonlight

ID: #8370 | TOP 100 | Romantism | Sea and ships

Date: 1772

Seaport by Moonlight is a painting by the French artist Claude Joseph Vernet , created in the mid-18th century. The painting is distinguished by its picturesque and romantic content, as it reflects the popular taste for landscapes and seascapes in the 18th century. Through his depiction of the seaport, Vernet sought to evoke a sense of beauty and serenity, and to encourage viewers to appreciate the natural world.

The boats and figures in this imaginary Italian harbor are illuminated by cool moonlight, the warm glow of a fire, and the pale light of a lighthouse lamp. Vernet often combined realistic elements observed during his travels in Italy to create fictional scenes. Such paintings were extremely popular among English aristocrats during the Grand Tour, a popular cultural pilgrimage across Europe, perhaps because they evoked memories of visiting similar sites on the Italian coast. Vernet painted picture Harbor by moonlight in 1772. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is long. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.