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Washing Down the Decks (oil on canvas)
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Washing Down the Decks (oil on canvas)
XIR43215 Washing Down the Decks (oil on canvas) by Du Gardier, Raoul (1871-1952); Musee du Vieux Port, Marseille, France; (add.info.: by Gardier Raoul Du)
Media ID 31712950
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Contemplation Deck Frigate Leaning Life Boat Lifeboat Passenger Pith Helmet Sailor Solitude Topee Tropical War Ship Means Of Conveyance Topi
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Washing Down the Decks
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Raoul Du Gardier, depicting a scene of maritime life in the 1930s. The artwork, housed at the Musee du Vieux Port in Marseille, France, showcases the artist's mastery in capturing both the physicality and contemplative nature of seafaring. In this mesmerizing piece, we see a colonial sailor diligently washing down the deck of a frigate. Dressed in his distinctive African costume and sporting a pith helmet, he leans against the ship's railings while immersed in solitude. The tropical surroundings add an exotic touch to this snapshot of daily life aboard a warship. Du Gardier skillfully portrays not only the laborious task at hand but also invites us to contemplate upon themes such as transportation and passenger travel during that era. The presence of a lifeboat nearby reminds us of both the perils and reliance on these means of conveyance across vast oceans. The artist's attention to detail is evident throughout every brushstroke; from capturing each ripple on the sea's surface to highlighting intricate features like topi hats worn by sailors. This painting transports viewers back to an era when ships were lifelines connecting different corners of our world. As we gaze upon "Washing Down the Decks" we are reminded not only of its artistic beauty but also its historical significance as it immortalizes moments from an age gone by.
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