View of the Sea, Normandy

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, 1852

The image shows a coastal landscape from an aerial perspective. A cliffside is on the left, leading down to blue-green waters. The horizon is high in the image, marking where the sky meets the sea. The sky is predominantly blue with swirling clouds painted in soft brushstrokes. The technique adds texture and depth to the clouds and water. The color palette includes earthy tones on the cliffside transitioning to deeper blues and greens in the sea. The image conveys natural beauty and the vastness of the coastal scene.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Date
1852
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on buff wove paper
Dimensions
22 × 32 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a coastal landscape from an aerial perspective. A cliffside is on the left, leading down to blue-green waters. The horizon is high in the image, marking where the sky meets the sea. The sky is predominantly blue with swirling clouds painted in soft brushstrokes. The technique adds texture and depth to the clouds and water. The color palette includes earthy tones on the cliffside transitioning to deeper blues and greens in the sea. The image conveys natural beauty and the vastness of the coastal scene.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855