Eugène Isabey

Isabey, Louis-Gabriel-Eugene

French, 1803 - 1886

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This is a painting of a busy domestic kitchen scene in the style of Jan Steen. The room has a high-beamed ceiling and stone floor, with a large dining table at the center where food is being served. Several figures are engaged in conversation and dining around the table. To the left, a group is descending a wooden staircase, and in the foreground, there are dogs and a cat. A large fireplace dominates the right side of the room, stacked with cooking utensils and pots. Various food items hang from the ceiling, and the room has a warm, golden-brown color palette, creating a welcoming ambiance.
Eugène Isabey, Country Tavern, Feasting, 1875, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection), 2014.136.35

Country Tavern, Feasting

Eugène Isabey · 1875 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.35

This is a painting of an interior scene featuring a group of finely dressed individuals in a lavish room. The room is adorned with red drapery, wooden paneling, and a tiled floor. There is a table set with glassware and a golden bowl. In the background, elegantly dressed figures, likely women in elaborate gowns, are seen standing and appearing to partake in a musical or theatrical performance, with musical instruments visible among them. The lighting is soft and warm, casting a gentle glow over the scene and emphasizing the textures and details of their clothing. This painting is in the style of Jean-Antoine Watteau.
Eugène Isabey, A Celebration, 1874, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase), 2015.19.121

A Celebration

Eugène Isabey · 1874 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.121

The image shows a coastal scene viewed from a low angle close to the shoreline. The horizon is high in the composition, obscured by the thatched rooftops of huts and a cloudy sky. The style is a fine lithographic technique capturing wood, thatch, and sand textures. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and grey hues. Closest is a boat wreckage with scattered barrels in shallow water. The shoreline leads to figures, a weathered building, boats, and debris in a rustic, seaside setting.
Eugène Isabey, Chaumières de pêcheurs, c. 1844, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1952.8.251

Chaumières de pêcheurs

Eugène Isabey · c. 1844 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1952.8.251

The image shows an old, thatched-roof cottage. The horizon is positioned just above the roofline. The cottage has two chimneys protruding upwards. The drawing style includes pen strokes, hatching, and cross-hatching for texture and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on an off-white background. The ground near the cottage is uneven with some indistinct objects, and there is foliage near one of the doors. Faint clouds are sketched in the sky above the roof.
Eugène Isabey, Two Cottages, c. 1844, stone engraving on wove paper, Gift of Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel, 2000.7.14

Two Cottages

Eugène Isabey · c. 1844 · stone engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.7.14

The image shows a ship stranded on a shoreline at low tide. The ship is on a sandy and mud-streaked surface, with its sails down and masts reaching into a cloudy sky. Smaller figures or structures are visible on the distant shoreline, while nautical objects like ropes and crates are scattered around. The precise linework contrasts with the soft clouds above, and the monochromatic color palette adds a somber mood. The overall effect is one of stillness and quietude.
Eugène Isabey, Marée Basse, 1833, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.16.82

Marée Basse

Eugène Isabey · 1833 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1950.16.82

The image shows a coastal scene with large cliffs on the left side and thatched-roof huts at their base. The horizon line is in the upper part of the image, meeting a stormy sky. The ocean below has dynamic patterns, a boat is navigating the rough waters. The color scheme consists of deep, muted tones, creating a moody atmosphere.
Eugène Isabey, Environs de Dieppe, 1833, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.16.81

Environs de Dieppe

Eugène Isabey · 1833 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1950.16.81

The image shows a bustling port scene with boats docked alongside a stone embankment. Figures are busy on the dock, possibly unloading goods. A half-timbered building with a gabled roof stands out in the center. The background features masts of ships reaching towards the sky. The sky is textured, contrasting with the detailed architecture and human figures below. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and gray.
Eugène Isabey, Intérieur d'un Port, 1833, lithograph in black on chine collé, Gift of Ruth B. Benedict, 1994.60.34

Intérieur d'un Port

Eugène Isabey · 1833 · lithograph in black on chine collé ·  Accession ID  1994.60.34

The image shows sailboats returning to port, viewed from water level. The horizon is slightly above the center, with cliffs or breakwaters extending across it. A sailboat with billowing sails is prominently positioned close to the viewer. The brushwork is fluid and dynamic, depicting the movement of the sails and sea. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of gray and black, creating a dramatic atmosphere. Other boats can be seen in the distance, with less distinct sails and masts.
Eugène Isabey, Retour au port, 1833, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.16.52

Retour au port

Eugène Isabey · 1833 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1951.16.52

The image is a lithographic print featuring sailboats anchored near a shore. The composition includes a horizontal division between the sea and sky, with the boats and landscape depicted in fine detail and warm sepia tones. Surrounding the central illustration are various texts indicating the title, author, and publication details.
Eugène Isabey, Six marines, 1833, lithograph, cover for the series, Rosenwald Collection, 1952.8.252

Six marines

Eugène Isabey · 1833 · lithograph, cover for the series ·  Accession ID  1952.8.252

The image shows a scene with the shore and buildings against a steep cliff on the left. The horizon is high with cliffs and structures leading the eyes upward. Figures and a boat are visible on a beach or rocky shore, with more figures near boats in the distance, possibly involved in repair or maintenance. The lithographic technique provides detailed textures, especially in the rocky surfaces and sky. The color palette is monochromatic using black, white, and gray tones.
Eugène Isabey, Radoub d'une Barque à la Marée Basse (Refitting of a Ship at Low Tide), 1833, lithograph on chine collé, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.37

Radoub d'une Barque à la Marée Basse (Refitting of a Ship at Low Tide)

Eugène Isabey · 1833 · lithograph on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2002.98.37