Vluchtende hugenoten op een boot 1859 - 1887

Adolphe Mouilleron created "Vluchtende hugenoten op een boot" which translates to "Fleeing Huguenots on a boat", sometime in the mid-19th century. The somber, monochromatic lithograph presents a small vessel carrying a group of refugees under a dimly lit, moonlit sky. The composition is structured to evoke a feeling of uncertainty and quiet desperation. The artist utilizes tonal variations, creating a spectrum of grays to define the contours of the figures and the rough texture of the boat. There's a clear contrast between the lighter tones used to depict the figures and the darker, more muted shades of the sea and sky, which may symbolize hope amidst the unknown. The figures, positioned centrally, are given prominence by the lighter tones surrounding them. Mouilleron's intentional use of a monochromatic palette evokes a sense of somber reflection. The stark contrast highlights the vulnerability and precarity of the Huguenots’ situation. The composition and formal elements reflect broader themes of exile, resilience, and the search for sanctuary, inviting viewers to contemplate the historical and emotional weight of the depicted scene.