Eugène Isabey (1804-1886) - Young Fisherman On A Boat - Oil On Wood

Beautiful oil on wood depicting a young fisherman on a stranded boat or on cradles. The work is signed by the French painter Eugène Isabey (1804-1886) lower left.

Dimensions with the frame: 18.5 cm x 23.3 cm
Dimensions without the frame: 14.8 cm x 18.5 cm

Good condition.

Eugène Isabey is a 19th century French painter known for his marine paintings, harbor scenes and watercolors. Eugène Isabey began his artistic training with his father, the painter Jean-Baptiste Isabey. He then studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was influenced by the French Romantic school of painting. During his career, Eugène Isabey participated in several exhibitions and won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1855. He was also named a knight of the Legion of Honor. Eugène Isabey's paintings are appreciated for their dramatic atmosphere, their use of color, and their ability to capture the essence of maritime and harbor scenes. He distinguished himself from traditional painters by producing more raw and lively representations of his subjects. His works are now held in public and private collections in France and around the world.