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This pair of gouaches by Guispe Delpino illustrates two contrasting maritime scenes, capturing both the tension of the waves and the tranquility of a harbor at sunset.
On one side, a rough sea, where a boat struggles against the waves under a heavy sky. The composition highlights the dynamics of the water and the fragility of the boat in the face of the elements. On the other, a more serene scene of sailors in port, surrounded by motionless sails and rocks bathed in golden light.
Delpino, active in the 19th century, follows in the tradition of marine painters who captured the changing moods of the sea. His works testify to meticulous craftsmanship and attention to the play of light and details of everyday maritime life. The marie-louise paper is stained, but the works remain intact.
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