Barges and sloops in the harbour
Charles MertensLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1919)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Belgian
- Lifespan
- 1865–1919
About the artwork
This page presents "Barges and sloops in the harbour", created by Charles Mertens. Landscape, a short history: Landscape became an independent genre in European painting in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, while in East Asia it had long been central to ink painting. The invention of paint in tubes in the 1840s made it easier to work outdoors, and landscape became a main subject of Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. It is listed in the Landscape collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Barges and sloops in the harbour" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Landscape scenes add depth and a sense of air to the room, helping the space feel more open and working especially well above a sofa, console, or desk. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Belgian, 1865–1919
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