Un Grain à Trouville (Squall at Trouville)

Un Grain à Trouville (Squall at Trouville)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1874

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy beach scene with people under umbrellas, boats in the water, and a stormy sky. The sand looks wet, and a few dogs and chairs are scattered around. In the background, there are buildings and a church steeple. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and mood, especially in the wind-blown clouds. The scene feels lively but also a little chaotic, like a real moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create prints like this one.

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