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The Overhaul, 1886 (oil on canvas)
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The Overhaul, 1886 (oil on canvas)
827286 The Overhaul, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bourgain, Gustave (c.1855-1921); 76.2x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Overhaul. Gustave Bourgain (c.1855-1921) Oil on canvas. Painted in 1886. 76.2 x 102.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22226296
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1880s 1886 Architectural Feature Aversion Back Back View Background People Backview Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Behind Bollard Breeches Britches Bystander Dock Docked Docks Dockyard Examining Expression Facial Expression Feet Figurehead Fixing Foot From The Back Human Like Human Likeness Inspect Inspecting Inspection Livelihood Looking Away Looking Down Lowering Maintenance Mast Masted Men Only Mending Moored Nautical Nautical Equipment Overlooking Plank Platform Pulley Rear View Repair Repairing Representation Rigging Rowboat Rowing Boat Sailor Small Group Small Group Of People Stationary Three People Timber Turning Away Vessel Part View From Behind Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Working Life Young Man Young Men 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Headwear Natural Space Occupation Overhaul
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The Overhaul, 1886
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is a captivating oil painting by French artist Gustave Bourgain. The artwork, measuring 76.2x102.2 cm, depicts a scene from the late nineteenth century at a bustling dockyard. In this close-up view, we see men working diligently on a ship that has been lowered onto the wooden platform for repair. The composition captures the essence of working life during this era, with men dressed in traditional attire such as britches and hats. Their bare feet suggest the physical nature of their laborious tasks as they use pulleys and nautical equipment to overhaul the vessel. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every line and stroke brings out the texture of wood and clothing while also portraying human likeness with great precision. Despite being engrossed in their work, some workers are captured looking away or down, perhaps lost in thought or momentarily distracted by bystanders. The backdrop showcases a serene coastline where other ships are moored along the bay. The presence of small groups of people adds depth to the narrative, emphasizing both individual livelihoods and collective efforts. Bourgain's mastery shines through his ability to capture not only an ordinary moment but also evoke emotions through expression and posture. This exceptional piece exemplifies nineteenth-century European artistry at its finest - an exquisite blend of skillful technique and compelling storytelling that continues to captivate viewers even today.
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