18th-Century Seascape Painting in the Style of Claude-Joseph Vernet

We present you this exquisite 18th-century coastal tableau that captures the collaborative efforts of both men and women weaving baskets along the shore while men prepare for a fishing expedition, all in the artistic manner reminiscent of Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789). This work is believed to be by a follower or imitator of the artist. The backdrop of the painting is dominated by a massive early sailing ship. This artwork is elegantly enclosed within an 18th-century gilded wooden frame, and the overall dimensions, including the frame, are 97 cm in height in 85 cm in width.Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) was a French landscape and marine painter known for his remarkable depictions of coastal scenes and seascapes. He played a significant role in the development of the veduta genre, which specialised in panoramic views and landscapes. Vernet was particularly renowned for his marine paintings, characterised by their vivid portrayal of light, atmosphere, and the interplay of nature and human activity along the coast.