Two women conversing on the bow of a boat - one standing against the railing and one reclining …

Calme blanc

Artist Raoul du Gardier (French, 1871 - 1952)

Datec. 1900 - 1909

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsCanvas: 55 3/4 × 77 7/8 inches (141.6 × 197.8 cm)
Framed: 66 × 87 inches (167.6 × 221 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase.

Object number1909.1

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On view

CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextIn this painting, French artist Raoul du Gardier depicts a paused sailing party waiting for the wind to pick up. The two women appear relaxed, lounging against a pillow and leaning casually against the rigging, while a man in the background looks at the horizon. Du Gardier studied in Paris with academic painters and at the École des Beaux Arts. His careful depiction of the figures’ stylish dresses and boat’s details follows the traditional conventions of representation that he learned. However, the loose brushstrokes he uses in the ocean and sky show the impact of Impressionism.

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