What is the thematic context of Boats on the Water?

reflects smith's interest in social comm, maritime tradition, 19th-century realism, romanticism, seafaring life, hardship, isolation, human struggle

What topics does Boats on the Water explore?

maritime, nautical, sea, boats, stormy weather, darkness, isolation, landscape

Is Boats on the Water under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Artwork Info: Boats on the Water

Boats on the Water

Contemporary Realism
49.0 x 69.0 cm
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum

Thomas Stuart Smith (1815 – 1869)

Thomas Stuart Smith (1815-1869) was a Scottish painter known for genre scenes, portraits & philanthropy. Founder of the Stirling Smith Museum, his work often depicted everyday life and social commentary with a Romantic sensibility.

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum (Stirling, United Kingdom)

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About this artwork

Title: Boats on the Water
Artist: Thomas Stuart Smith
Original dimensions: 49.0 x 69.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum
Creative period: Mature Period
Keywords: thomas stuart smith, impasto technique, vintage seascape
Color intensity: Monochromatic
Perceived brightness: balanced

Boats on the Water

Thomas Stuart Smith (1815 – 1869)

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum (Stirling, United Kingdom)

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