Bretonischer Hafen bei aufziehendem Sturm

Französische Grafik 1855–1870, 1869

The image depicts a marina or port scene from an elevated perspective, showing activity on the water and figures on the shore. The horizon is suggested by distant ships and a lighthouse on the right. The artwork uses dynamic brushstrokes to convey movement, particularly in the waves and a sail. The color palette is soft, with beige, cream, and black tones, giving the image an aged look. People are gathered at the water's edge, with ships in the distance adding depth to the scene.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1855–1870
Datierung
1869
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
charcoal heightened with white gouache on laid paper
Maße
24,2 × 40,1 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image depicts a marina or port scene from an elevated perspective, showing activity on the water and figures on the shore. The horizon is suggested by distant ships and a lighthouse on the right. The artwork uses dynamic brushstrokes to convey movement, particularly in the waves and a sail. The color palette is soft, with beige, cream, and black tones, giving the image an aged look. People are gathered at the water's edge, with ships in the distance adding depth to the scene.

Französische Grafik 1855–1870