View of the Port of Rotterdam

Date: 1870
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France
Dimensions: 32 x 44

This painting shows an ancient harbour with several sailing ships. In the foreground is a ship at anchor with tall masts and spars looming against a sky filled with heavy clouds. In the background are other ships and busy sailors. The atmosphere of the painting is mysterious and sombre, the light shining through the cloudy sky adding drama to the scene.

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Jongkind painted picture View of the Port of Rotterdam in 1870. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. Original size is 32 x 44. This art piece is located in Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Johan Jongkind (1819-1891). Dutch painter considered the forerunner of the Impressionists. He most often painted landscapes, the sea and the waterfront (in The Netherlands or France). He used watercolour for his sketches and then repainted them in the studio using oil on canvas. The images are crisp with vivid colours. He painted landscapes with a low horizon, which showcases the dominating sky. His work influenced Monet (especially in terms of capturing light at different stages of the day and different weather conditions). Although other painters admired him, he did not fare well as he suffered the consequences of alcoholism and lived on the edge of poverty.