Maritime View Of The Port Of Genoa By Cheri Dubreuil Official Painter Of The Navy 1828 1880

Maritime view of the port of Genoa by Chéri Dubreuil, official painter of the navy. Oil on canvas signed "C. Dubreuil" and dated 1866, probably representing a view of the port of Genoa in the 19th century. In the foreground, a steamship with sails cuts through a rough sea, its colorful flags flapping in the wind. To the left, a jetty dominated by a white lighthouse welcomes animated silhouettes and extends towards other ships with flag-draped masts. In the background, in a light mist, the urban silhouette and the slender bell towers characteristic of the Ligurian city can be seen. The refined palette, mixing deep blues and ochre tones, highlights the precision of the rigging and elegantly recreates the port atmosphere. Chéri-François Dubreuil (1828 – circa 1880), a former naval officer and Official Painter of the Navy, distinguished himself with his faithful and detailed depictions of European ships and ports. His signature, often accompanied by an anchor, marks works sought after for their realism and attention to detail, demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the maritime world. This painting perfectly illustrates his talent and his seafaring eye