Flooding by the Seine
- Artist
- Frits Thaulow
- Date
- 1893
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Cityscape
"Flooding by the Seine" is a striking cityscape painted with vivid oil paints, capturing a dramatic flooding event along the Seine River. The artist employs a Realism style to depict the chaos and resilience of the city’s inhabitants, highlighting both the natural disaster and urban life. The detailed canvas emphasizes the texture of water and architecture, bringing depth and immediacy to the scene. This piece masterfully blends natural forces with urban vulnerability, creating a compelling narrative of nature’s power over the city.
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