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The island of St. Paul in the Indian Ocean, undated. (c1850s) Creator: Joseph Selleny
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The island of St. Paul in the Indian Ocean, undated. (c1850s) Creator: Joseph Selleny
The island of St. Paul in the Indian Ocean, undated. (c1850s)
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1850s Art Movement Austrian Gallery Belvedere Belvedere Bleak Breeding Charcoal Classicism Desolate Erosion Geological Geology Indian Ocean Island Joseph Selleny Ocean Overcast Realist Rocky Rough Seas Sea Bird Sea Birds Seabird Seabirds Seascape Selleny Joseph St Paul Storm Storm Cloud Stormcloud Stormy Tide Wave Waves Artistic Movement
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This charcoal and coal-colored pencil drawing on paper mounted on canvas, entitled 'The Island of St. Paul in the Indian Ocean' (c1850s), is an exquisite masterpiece by the renowned Austrian artist, Joseph Selleny. The image portrays the desolate and rugged coastline of Ile Saint Paul, a small volcanic island located in the southern Indian Ocean, which is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. The drawing showcases the stark beauty of the island's rocky cliffs, eroded by the relentless action of the ocean, and the overcast sky filled with storm clouds, hinting at the rough seas that surround the island. The drawing is a prime example of the 19th-century artistic movements of classicism and realism. Selleny's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the seabirds, perched precariously on the rocks, and the bleak, colorful landscape. The drawing is a testament to the natural phenomena that shape our world and the scientific curiosity that drives artists to capture and preserve their observations. This stunning work of art is now part of the esteemed collection at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria, and serves as a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the 19th century. The drawing invites us to reflect on the power and beauty of the natural world, and the enduring human desire to explore and document it.
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