Sunset from a Rocky Coastline
1842
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean Achille Benouville
Jean Achille Benouville (1840–1840) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Sunset from a Rocky Coastline is a 1842 ink by Jean Achille Benouville, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a rocky shore with jagged boulders in the foreground. The water is calm, and the sky above is soft, with warm colors near the horizon. The rocks are detailed, some with patches of green and brown, while the sky blends from pale blue to warm orange. The artist used watercolor and ink to create light and shadow on the rocks. The mix of colors makes the scene feel quiet and peaceful. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with layers.
Jean Achille Benouville (1840–1840) was an artist.
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