Arbe
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Marie Egner’s watercolor masterpiece, "Arbe," invites viewers to a tranquil coastal scene that balances detailed realism with atmospheric mood. The painting skillfully portrays a quiet moment by the sea, centered around a grounded boat on the sandy shore, which occupies the foreground. Its detailed craftsmanship highlights the boat’s texture and form, leading the eye towards the calm, reflective water.In the background, gentle architecture nestles atop the rugged coast, giving a glimpse of human habitation that merges seamlessly with the natural environment. The buildings, rendered in soft, earthy tones, sit under a sky where clouds are delicately infused with the light of either early morning or late afternoon, suggesting a timeless, serene day nearing its beginning or end.The use of light and shadow in "Arbe" is subtle, with the reflection in the water creating a path that seems to unite the sea with the shore. Egner’s choice of delicate hues fosters a sense of peace and solitude, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect on the beauty and calmness of the scene.
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Marie Egner was an Austrian painter.
Egner was born on 25 August 1850 in Bad Radkersburg, Austria. She took her first drawing lessons in Graz with Hermann von Königsbrunn, then went to Düsseldorf from 1872 to 1875, where she studied with Carl Jungheim. In 1882, she went to Vienna to live with her mother, but spent her summers at the art colony in Plankenberg Castle, near Neulengbach, where she took lessons with Emil Jakob Schindler until 1887. A study trip to England followed from 1887 to 1889. Shortly after, her first exhibition was held at the Vienna Künstlerhaus. She also exhibited in Germany and England.