Breton Port with an Approaching Storm

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.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1855–1870
Date
1869
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal heightened with white gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
24.2 × 40.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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