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Antoine Vollon, 'View of the Harbour at Marseilles', about 1882

About the work

Overview

Vollon stayed in Marseilles in 1879, 1880, 1882, and briefly in February 1887. This painting depicts the northern end of the Old Port, and is one of a number of views of the city's harbours by the artist.

Key facts

Details

Full title
View of the Harbour at Marseilles
Artist dates
1833 - 1900
Date made
about 1882
Medium and support
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
60.6 × 73.3 cm
Inscription summary
Signed
Acquisition credit
On loan from Tate: Presented by T.W. Bacon 1926
Inventory number
L734
Location
Not on display
Image copyright
On loan from Tate: Presented by T.W. Bacon 1926, © 2000 Tate
Collection
Main Collection

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