Les Martigues

Les Martigues

Auguste Brouet

1925

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene. Boats float in calm water near a row of simple buildings. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to draw everything—no smooth shapes, just rough strokes. Notice how the boats and buildings blend into the water’s reflection. The artist didn’t focus on details but on the overall feel of the place. Look up Realism next to see how artists capture everyday life like this.

More by Auguste Brouet

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app