Red Boat (Imaginary Boys) (2004) by Peter Doig

Red Boat (Imaginary Boys) - Peter Doig - 2004

Artwork Information

TitleRed Boat (Imaginary Boys)
ArtistPeter Doig
Date2004
Art MovementMagic Realism

About Red Boat (Imaginary Boys)

The artwork titled “Red Boat (Imaginary Boys)” by Peter Doig, created in 2004, is a notable example of the Magic Realism movement within the genre of genre painting. The scene depicted in the artwork captures a group of boys seated in a red boat, floating in what appears to be a river or a lake, surrounded by a dense forest. The lush, verdant landscape in the background is portrayed with fluid, dream-like brushstrokes that lend an air of surrealism to the painting. The boys, dressed in white shirts, stand out against the vivid green hues of the water and foliage, creating a striking visual contrast. The serene yet somewhat mystical atmosphere invoked in the scene is characteristic of the Magic Realism art movement, making it both captivating and evocative.

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