Coastal Landscape with Shipping, Windmill in the Distance

Eugène Boudin, c. 1858

The image is a pencil sketch of a coastal scene. The horizon is slightly below the middle of the image, where the sea meets the land. Several sailing ships float in the distance. The shoreline slopes gently, leading to a hill with a windmill on top. There is a sparse line of trees further back on the hills. The brushstrokes are soft and detailed, capturing fine lines and shades. The colors are monochromatic, mostly gray. The sky is clear, emphasizing the simplicity of the landscape.
Artista
Eugène Boudin
Data
c. 1858
Tipus
Drawing
Tècnica
graphite
Mides
21.5 × 36.7 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

The image is a pencil sketch of a coastal scene. The horizon is slightly below the middle of the image, where the sea meets the land. Several sailing ships float in the distance. The shoreline slopes gently, leading to a hill with a windmill on top. There is a sparse line of trees further back on the hills. The brushstrokes are soft and detailed, capturing fine lines and shades. The colors are monochromatic, mostly gray. The sky is clear, emphasizing the simplicity of the landscape.

Eugène Boudin