Jules d'Evry, Quay in Light, Oil on Panel, Mid-19th Century

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This oil on panel unfolds a visually intense port scene where majestic sailing ships stand along a bustling quay, while … Read more This oil on panel unfolds a visually intense port scene where majestic sailing ships stand along a bustling quay, while the city, with its colorful facades and church perched atop the hill, creates a profoundly harmonious architectural backdrop that envelops the composition in an atmosphere that is both historical and poetic. The artist, attentive to detail as well as the movement of light, orchestrates a subtle interplay of silvery reflections on the calm water where small boats glide, giving the whole a vibrant energy and remarkable narrative depth. The scene, bathed in a palette of delicately nuanced blues, finely captures the effervescence of a prosperous 19th-century port. The artist's signature is present in the lower right corner. Moreover, the giltwood frame, richly carved with scrolls and floral motifs, enhances the work with its opulent presence and lends the whole a decidedly prestigious air, perfectly suited to a refined interior or a discerning collection.

Jules d’Évry (1820-1902), born in Paris, exhibited at the Salon from 1842 to 1852. He was the curator of the Laval Museum from 1854.

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Period: Mid-19th century

Very good condition.

Dimensions:
Width: 75 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Height: 55 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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