The Rocky Beach and Cliffs at Fécamp

About this work

This painting shows a rocky beach with jagged cliffs rising steeply from the shore. The water is calm, dotted with a few small boats far out at sea. The sky is partly cloudy, with soft light hitting the cliffs, which are made of layered stone and patches of green. Near the water’s edge, rocks of different sizes are scattered, some covered in moss. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest texture in the rocks and waves. The colors are muted but bright enough to show the play of light on the cliffs. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with thin layers of paint.