Away from Stress: Into an 18th Century Painting

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Away from Stress: Into an 18th Century Painting

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The Savvy Museum Visitor

May 21, 2025

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Today’s painting has LOTS of details. If possible, look at it on a computer so as to have a bigger screen.

Please spend about four minutes with me to help boost your wellness by stepping away from any stress and anxiety and focusing on this 18th century French painting. First, click on the audio link above.

Claude Joseph Vernet (1714–1789) was a renowned French painter celebrated for his atmospheric seascapes and dramatic landscapes. Commissioned by King Louis XV, his famous series Ports of France captures bustling harbor scenes with striking light and weather effects, showcasing both artistic skill and national pride.

-Morning. Date: 1760. Artist: Claude Joseph Vernet French, 1714-1789. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain.

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