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The Coast

Alfred Thompson Bricher

1870

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

The Coast is a 1870 ink by Alfred Thompson Bricher, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfred Thompson Bricher
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a landscape that shows a rocky coastline. The sky is light and the sea is calm. In the foreground, there are rocks and the sea. The artist used black ink on paper to create the image. The painting has a lot of detail, especially in the rocks and the sea. The artist used cross-hatching to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Alfred Thompson Bricher.