Patrouilleurs
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows three sketches of ships in rough seas. The top sketch is light and sketchy, with quick lines for waves and clouds. The two below are darker, using bold black and white contrasts to show crashing waves and sinking ships. The bottom sketches focus on a shipwreck, with dramatic splashes and tilted boats. The artist used strong shadows to add drama. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
