About the Artwork
- Title:
- Children of the Sea, Jozef Israëls, 1863
- Product ID:
- RA25-00892
- Artwork Type:
- Classic Reproduction
Art Styles
Artwork Colors
- Blue
- Beige
- Red
Description
This artwork is titled "Children of the Sea" by Jozef Israëls, painted in 1863. Two barefoot children occupy the shoreline — a boy kneels to float a small toy sailboat in the shallows, while a girl stands nearby with arms crossed, quietly observing. The composition is grounded in muted earth tones and the soft blue of sky and sea, evoking a sense of quiet dignity and humble daily life. Israëls’ Realist technique imbues the scene with tender humanity, while its simplicity and emotional undercurrent reflect Romantic ideals. This fine art reproduction, created from a high-resolution image of the original oil painting, captures the gentle textures and expressive stillness of Israëls' poignant coastal narrative.