Moonlight in the Harbor at Dieppe

c. 1885

Henri-Charles Guérard

Associated Names
Henri-Charles Guérard

Artist, French, 1846 - 1897

The image shows a night scene with silhouetted sails on a body of water. The horizon is not distinctly visible due to the darkness but is suggested by the alignment of the boats and their masts. Above, a partially obscured moon provides a faint glow, casting reflections on the water below. The style of the brushstrokes appears to be subtle and blended, creating a smooth yet textured effect. The color palette includes deep, muted tones of blue and grey, with the moon and its reflection offering lighter highlights.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Collection of the artist (Lugt 1157); by descent to his son, Jean, and his heirs; (Eric G. Carlson, New York); purchased 2002 by NGA.

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Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

1930

  • IFF (1800)

Inscriptions

by the artist, lower center in graphite: 1er Etat tiré à 2. no. 1 H Guerard; by Eric G. Carlson, lower left verso in graphite: W / 00.0.452

Wikidata ID

Q76342278

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