Marine, stormy weather
- Original dimensions
- 72.5 x 55 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1864
Scene depicted
The canvas, Marine, Stormy Weather, depicts a dramatic scene where the unleashed waves clash against a stormy sky, offering a striking representation of nature’s power. Through this composition , Manet invites the viewer to feel the tumult of the environment, where harmony between sky and sea is tested by the storm.
Historical context
Work : Marine, Stormy Weather |BRK| Artist : Édouard Manet |BRK| Year : 1864 |BRK| Museum : Not specified |BRK| Dimensions : 72.5 x 55 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a turning point in Manet’s career, signaling a move towards experimentation that would characterize his later works. Alongside other successes such as Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe and Olympia, Marine, Stormy Weather demonstrates an evolution towards emotional intensity, blending technique and innovation seamlessly.
Anecdote
“By the seaside, I captured this cry of nature. The storm is not just a storm, it is life expressing itself.” These words resonate strongly, evoking the moment when Manet, on a summer morning, stood alone, the sea roaring under a dark sky, inspiring this painting . This tableau, Marine, Stormy Weather, thus becomes the echo of this encounter between the artist and nature.