Louis-Philippe Crépin
1772–1851 · French · 7 artworks
RomanticismDramatic lightingDetailed ship renderingDynamic compositionUse of atmospheric perspectiveEmphasis on historical accuracy
artist bio
Louis-Philippe Crépin was a French marine painter known for his depictions of naval battles and maritime scenes during the Napoleonic era. He captured the drama and grandeur of naval warfare, contributing significantly to the Romantic movement's focus on emotion and historical events.
related: Eugene Delacroix, J.M.W. Turner
7 artworks
Le Naufrage De Deux Chaloupes En Alaska Lors De L'expédition La Pérouse En 1786. Tableau Peint Pour Le Marquis De La Borde Dont Les Deux Fils Ont Disparu Dans Le Naufrage. Collection Particulière, Château De Jeurre
1806
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Fight of the Poursuivante Against the British Ship Hercules, 28 June 1803
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Firing of a 18-pound Gun; a "powder Monkey" at Left
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Louis XVIII Relevant La France De Ses Ruines
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Combat Naval En Vue Des Îles De Loz, 7 Février 1813
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Napoléon and Marie Louise Attending the Parade of the Squadron in Cherbourg, in 1811
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Battle of Trafalgar
1805
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