The storm tossed vessel 1899

"The Storm-Tossed Vessel" (1899) by Henri Rousseau, a self-taught French artist known for his naive style, depicts a ship battling a tempestuous sea. The painting, characterized by Rousseau's signature flatness of form and bright, bold colors, features a ship with billowing sails and a French flag, navigating turbulent waves. The rain, depicted by vertical lines, pours down from a dark sky. The painting, now part of the Musée de l'Orangerie collection in Paris, exemplifies Rousseau's unique artistic vision, often drawing inspiration from nature and everyday scenes. The artwork's simple yet powerful depiction of a ship in distress evokes a sense of both drama and serenity.