Artwork
Beach at Villerville (Plage de Villerville)
Beach at Villerville (Plage de Villerville) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Beach at Villerville is an etching by Charles-François Daubigny, a French artist known for his landscapes and innovative printmaking techniques. Created in 1848, it depicts a serene coastal scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a tranquil beach with a horse-drawn wagon, people walking or bending, and a boat in the distance. The scene captures a moment of everyday life in a coastal environment, reflecting Daubigny's interest in natural settings.
Technique & Style
Daubigny used fine lines to convey light and texture, such as the ripples on the water. The etching technique allowed him to achieve detailed renderings of atmospheric effects and natural scenery.
Context
The title 'Plage de Villerville' indicates that the scene is a real location, suggesting that Daubigny was inspired by actual places and sought to document or interpret them through his art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of…
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