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Clara Belle OwenPreparing the Boat1921
1921
$3,500
£2,676.05
€3,063.19
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About the Item
Preparing the Boat" by Clara Belle Owen is a luminous impressionist depiction of a young boy approaching a grand sailboat, ready to prepare it for an impending journey. The painting is alive with movement and warmth, as Owen’s expressive brushstrokes capture the golden glow of sunlight reflecting off the shore and the vessel’s sturdy hull. The boy, dressed in simple maritime attire, walks with purpose across the sand, his small frame juxtaposed against the towering mast and billowing sails above.
The color palette is rich and inviting, dominated by bold warm hues—burnished oranges, ochres, and sunlit creams—blended seamlessly with the expansive sky. These vivid contrasts create an atmosphere that feels both serene and full of energy, as if the scene hums with the anticipation of the open sea. The play of light on the boat’s surface and the boy’s silhouette adds a sense of realism and depth, drawing the viewer into this quiet yet purposeful moment.
Through fluid, textured brushwork and a keen understanding of light, Owen evokes a nostalgic yet timeless sense of adventure.
- Creator:Clara Belle Owen (1854 - 1955, American)
- Creation Year:1921
- Dimensions:Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fredericksburg, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2574216066022
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