Coastal Classics
Coastal Scene in Moonlight
Joseph Vernet
This dramatic 18th-century nocturne captures a serene harbor bathed in the luminous glow of a full moon.
The Four Times of Day: Night
Joseph Vernet
1757 · Copper, Oil Paint
An evocative 18th-century maritime nocturne featuring the luminous glow of moonlight and a flickering campfire.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with cooler, clearer color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1757 by Joseph Vernet, this atmospheric oil on copper is a masterclass in the depiction of light. Part of a celebrated series exploring different times of day, 'Night' captures the cool, ethereal silver of the moon against the warm, grounded glow of a fisherman's fire, showcasing the dramatic maritime weather for which Vernet was famed.
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