The Storm-Tossed Vessel
c. 1890-1910
About this artwork
This painting depicts a French naval vessel, possibly an early steam-powered battleship or ironclad, navigating a turbulent sea during a severe storm. The ship is shown with two masts flying French flags, struggling against large waves and diagonal streaks of rain under a somber sky.
Did you know?
Henri Rousseau, known as 'Le Douanier' (the customs officer), was a self-taught artist whose unique Naïve style often featured lush jungle scenes, despite him never having left France. While this painting of a storm-tossed vessel is a departure from his more famous exotic landscapes, it still showcases his distinctive approach to perspective and detail, giving the dramatic scene an almost dreamlike, storybook quality typical of his work.
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The Storm-Tossed Vessel
Henri Rousseau, c. 1890-1910
