Art Du Jour

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Claude-Joseph_Vernet_-_A_Storm_on_a_Mediterranean_Coast_-_Google_Art_Project

Claude Joseph Vernet, “Storm on a Mediterranean Coast,” 1767. Download a super hi-res copy here.

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2 Responses to Art Du Jour

  1. peterike2's avatar peterike2 says:
    March 20, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Terrific painting.

    But why is it that in paintings of shipwrecks, those dragging up onto the beach are often naked? Why did everyone’s clothes fall off? Or did they discard them in an attempt to swim better?

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  2. Will S.'s avatar Will S. says:
    March 20, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Reblogged this on Will S.' Sunny Side Blog and commented:
    Gorgeous!

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