Coast Scene with an Artist (Le dessinateur)

Claude Lorrain, c. 1638/1641

The image shows a coastal scene with a fortified structure on the left, a path leading towards the water, figures engaging in various activities in the center, and ships in the sea in the background. The style features intricate linework and cross-hatching to depict texture and depth. The color palette consists of various shades of brown and black, with a monochromatic feel. The sky has thin horizontal strokes suggesting clouds.
Artist
Claude Lorrain
Date
c. 1638/1641
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 12.5 × 17.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a coastal scene with a fortified structure on the left, a path leading towards the water, figures engaging in various activities in the center, and ships in the sea in the background. The style features intricate linework and cross-hatching to depict texture and depth. The color palette consists of various shades of brown and black, with a monochromatic feel. The sky has thin horizontal strokes suggesting clouds.

Claude Lorrain