Yachts in the Gulf

ID: #1956 | Symbolism | Sea and ships

The painting depicts a picturesque maritime scene with various sailing ships sailing on a rough sea. The central ship with its red hull and massive yellow sail is the dominant element of the composition. The sky is filled with soft pastel colours, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon. The painting has an impressionistic feel, with freely applied brushstrokes that enhance the impression of movement and liveliness of the whole scene.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is long. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was born in Bordeaux, Aquitaine. He dedicated himself to painting from childhood, and when he was only 10, he won the prize for drawing in his school. He continued to devote himself to painting, and at the age of 15, he began to study it. However, at the insistence of his father, he soon left and went to study architecture. Unfortunately, he didn’t pass the entrance exams, and thus he devoted himself to sculpture. His career was interrupted by the Franco-Prussian War. He had a great interest in Hinduism, Buddhism and other religions, which was reflected in his works: Buddha, Monk with a Book, or Mephistoteles. After 1900, he fully dedicated himself to abstract painting, by which he also came to the limelight. He painted portraits for wealthy clients. In 1903, he was awarded the Legion of Honor. Many of his works are on display in the Musée d’Orsay and the J. Paul Getty Museum in California.