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Le Mont St. Michel, by Alfred-Louis Brounet Debaines, ink, 1911

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Overview

Le Mont St. Michel is a 1911 ink by Alfred-Louis Brounet Debaines, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Alfred-Louis Brounet Debaines
When & what style?
1911
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a rocky island with a tall, pointed church at its center. The water around it is calm, with a small boat sailing nearby and a few people and horses on the shore. Clouds fill the sky, making the scene feel misty and quiet. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the water and rocks. This technique makes the scene look almost like a sketch. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.

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