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There once was a painter so deep / Of seas where dark secrets would keep / With waves crashing, swirling / And storm clouds unfurling / It stirred up the dreams in our sleep.
I am not a big fan of maritime subjects in art, but I loved this video. Especially how you pointed out and highlighted the emotions in these paintings. And thank you for introducing me to the very unique painting you found in the museum in Montreal. Truly a hidden gem that needs more publicity.
OMG! Being a Montrealer, I know that painting very well. In fact, I took many photos of it when I was last there in the fall. Thanks for this, I knew literally nothing about this painter.
‘The sinking of the 3 masted Emily’ shows such masterful skill of his medium. This almost monochromatic scene with the translucent, dense, massive, foreboding waves crested with gale-torn scarves of spume. In contrast to the soft, multi-shades of pigeon greys , cold clouds are being shoved from one horizon to another. The wind is tearing loose whatever feeble grasp with bleeding fingernails these doomed ones have on timber, canvas, hemp rope. Hell hounds howling, the gale blows and blows, nearly deafening- but we can hear the people’s shrieks and all we can do is watch, hear, feel the emotions of this powerfull painting.
I went to Montreal recently and saw this exact painting and I was hit by the same realization! I think it's also important to mention that this painting is absolutely monumentally massive and just overwhelms you. I stared at it for like 10 minutes in AWE
I love that you find these amazing artists & hear about their lives. How ironic that Isabey would dream of being a sailor instead of an artist. He is barely acknowledged in Wikipedia (eye roll to show how little we know & what we care about.)
The paintings really captured the ruggedness of being at sea. It's really not often that you hear that someone wants to be a sailor but can't. Maybe Isabae wished to use this as a way to travel the world?
i find it pretty interesting fact that you can see multiple people in dresses in the painting at 6:16. makes me wonder whats the story behind it as women were generally never sailors
i'd appreciate if you could adequately credit the music you use in your videos because i often quite like them. The music used in this video seems to be "A Fighting Chance" by Trevor Kowalski (2018).
I’ve always wondered, how does one paint this “moving” masterpiece? Like how did the painter capture the details so well? Do they have to be there in the moment to finish the entire artwork? Or do they have amazing memory to continue when the moment is passed ?
this never sees to fascinate me. In the future, could you cover "the straw manakin"? I find it a very interesting painting but I struggle to interpret it.
Thank you very much, I've never heard of Isabey before. His fame seams limited to Canada, isn't it? If you're into dramatic marine paintings, have you ever heard of Ivan Aivazovski, the Russian-Armenian painter? In Russia, he's famous for his impressive storms. Unlike Isabey, at Aivazovski's, human figures are notably scarce in his works, his use of a very broad colour scheme for the sky and water hint into abstraction. On his most famous works, men or even entire boats are very small, overwhemed by the elements, like in his "Napoleon on the island of Saint Helen", where, although highlighted over romantic stormy clouds, the deposed emperor is dwarfed by the raging Southern Atlantic flows. Honestly, his waves look more lively than his characters and portraits, there's even "Pushkin's farewell to the Sea", painted in duet with Ilya Repin, for the figure of the Poet, saluting a majestuous Black Sea.
Btw the difference between boats and ships are that boats are able to be launched from ships. So the vessels he depicted were ships. Just a tiny nitpick
It almost hurts my head trying to figure out where the boat ends and the water begins in *Shipwrecking of Three-Masted Ship Emily 1823* Truly a beautiful and equally terrifying picture.
There is so much here in terms of paint handling that precedes Cezanne, Manet… but I suppose we must chalk Isabey up as one who followed Turner? Regardless, What a find! Thank you.
holy shit. got to see it briefly the other day. it was closing so i had to be quick. but jesus christ. the sheer size. the lighting. it literally left me with my mouth wide open. i’m definitely go back with more time. thanks again!
Thanks for showing these beautyfull images. So evocative! Here is a request- please add to your descriptions (say like 3 masted Emily or any picture you really highlight) the Size of the canvas, print, etc. I find when i read a picture o so large then i ponder how magnificent it must be. Or o so small but look at all that detail, like Escher’s woodcuts....
Right now, I can`t be yout patreon, But I want a Thank you for the great video. I am artist my self @felipe.d.reyes and your videos are a great inspiration for me. Big hugs from Brazil
Nowadays cameras are used to depict the materialism however painting is still the best Art to preserve our moments .
It's great that you actually visited the painting you're making a video about
I think, going forward, this should be the policy for all the
videos on The Canvas
There once was a painter so deep / Of seas where dark secrets would keep / With waves crashing, swirling / And storm clouds unfurling / It stirred up the dreams in our sleep.
Ahhh. Longfellow.
A great Sunday always starts with a "The Canvas" video 😁
I am not a big fan of maritime subjects in art, but I loved this video. Especially how you pointed out and highlighted the emotions in these paintings. And thank you for introducing me to the very unique painting you found in the museum in Montreal. Truly a hidden gem that needs more publicity.
OMG! Being a Montrealer, I know that painting very well. In fact, I took many photos of it when I was last there in the fall. Thanks for this, I knew literally nothing about this painter.
‘The sinking of the 3 masted Emily’ shows such masterful skill of his medium. This almost monochromatic scene with the translucent, dense, massive, foreboding waves crested with gale-torn scarves of spume. In contrast to the soft, multi-shades of pigeon greys , cold clouds are being shoved from one horizon to another. The wind is tearing loose whatever feeble grasp with bleeding fingernails these doomed ones have on timber, canvas, hemp rope. Hell hounds howling, the gale blows and blows, nearly deafening- but we can hear the people’s shrieks and all we can do is watch, hear, feel the emotions of this powerfull painting.
a perfect find again, thank you!
I went to Montreal recently and saw this exact painting and I was hit by the same realization! I think it's also important to mention that this painting is absolutely monumentally massive and just overwhelms you. I stared at it for like 10 minutes in AWE
Ayy first episode of the year, been looking forward to this 🎉🎉🎉
Aww I hope you enjoy!! Thanks!
What a great discovery for me. And some of his paintings had such a unique, free brushstroke...
I was really struck by that as well, I felt it was almost Impressionistic.
But also seemingly unique to this artist. Like @1:42 feels like looking thru wavy glass.@@jennifersinclair5988
gotta say, love the new music/editing/production value 💯
Thanks for posting this one and the commentary on it It's a pity that it's rare to see these types of paintings with a understandable story anymore.
Thanks for introducing me to this painter! The painting of the sinking ship is quite amazing.
I absolutely love the paintings which take you back in time to see the small things, and how things were then. My absolute favorite.
Thanks!
Woah! Thank you Charlene for supporting the channel so generously! It’s incredibly appreciated
I love that you find these amazing artists & hear about their lives. How ironic that Isabey would dream of being a sailor instead of an artist. He is barely acknowledged in Wikipedia (eye roll to show how little we know & what we care about.)
The paintings really captured the ruggedness of being at sea. It's really not often that you hear that someone wants to be a sailor but can't. Maybe Isabae wished to use this as a way to travel the world?
i find it pretty interesting fact that you can see multiple people in dresses in the painting at 6:16. makes me wonder whats the story behind it as women were generally never sailors
Great video! I love the vibe and emotion in all of your videos!
Amazing work as always. Glad to see this episode is dedicated to my favourite painter
i'd appreciate if you could adequately credit the music you use in your videos because i often quite like them. The music used in this video seems to be "A Fighting Chance" by Trevor Kowalski (2018).
I’ve always wondered, how does one paint this “moving” masterpiece? Like how did the painter capture the details so well? Do they have to be there in the moment to finish the entire artwork? Or do they have amazing memory to continue when the moment is passed ?
Another new artist for me. Thanks for the video & Happy New Year: I hope it will be good for you & the channel.
always a pleasure
Awesome...Thank You
this never sees to fascinate me.
In the future, could you cover "the straw manakin"? I find it a very interesting painting but I struggle to interpret it.
Thanks❤❤
Thank you very much, I've never heard of Isabey before. His fame seams limited to Canada, isn't it?
If you're into dramatic marine paintings, have you ever heard of Ivan Aivazovski, the Russian-Armenian painter? In Russia, he's famous for his impressive storms.
Unlike Isabey, at Aivazovski's, human figures are notably scarce in his works, his use of a very broad colour scheme for the sky and water hint into abstraction. On his most famous works, men or even entire boats are very small, overwhemed by the elements, like in his "Napoleon on the island of Saint Helen", where, although highlighted over romantic stormy clouds, the deposed emperor is dwarfed by the raging Southern Atlantic flows.
Honestly, his waves look more lively than his characters and portraits, there's even "Pushkin's farewell to the Sea", painted in duet with Ilya Repin, for the figure of the Poet, saluting a majestuous Black Sea.
Oh wow! I looked up Aivazovski's paintings on Googe images, they are stunning!
The Castle is from Isabey?..wow!!
Why this fantastic artist, who reminds me of Turner, isn't better known - is a mystery to me
Btw the difference between boats and ships are that boats are able to be launched from ships. So the vessels he depicted were ships. Just a tiny nitpick
It almost hurts my head trying to figure out where the boat ends and the water begins in *Shipwrecking of Three-Masted Ship Emily 1823*
Truly a beautiful and equally terrifying picture.
I suggest checking on Ivan Aivazovsky's paintings, as they also beautifully depict the sea
thank you
There is so much here in terms of paint handling that precedes Cezanne, Manet… but I suppose we must chalk Isabey up as one who followed Turner?
Regardless, What a find! Thank you.
Hi canvas, is it possible to do a video on Ivan Aivazovsky paintings?
well, i guess i know where i'm going Tuesday. thanks.
holy shit. got to see it briefly the other day. it was closing so i had to be quick. but jesus christ. the sheer size. the lighting. it literally left me with my mouth wide open. i’m definitely go back with more time. thanks again!
Hmm, I wonder if he knew JMW Turner...
Tragically beautiful 💔🥀
Thanks for showing these beautyfull images. So evocative! Here is a request- please add to your descriptions (say like 3 masted Emily or any picture you really highlight) the Size of the canvas, print, etc. I find when i read a picture o so large then i ponder how magnificent it must be. Or o so small but look at all that detail, like Escher’s woodcuts....
The pieces look*
music?
This is not Winslow Homer. Also, your dischord mods can suck it.
This has been one of my favourite of your videos. Great work!
Right now, I can`t be yout patreon, But I want a Thank you for the great video. I am artist my self @felipe.d.reyes and your videos are a great inspiration for me. Big hugs from Brazil
Thanks!
Thank you again @cgautz!