Cap St. Mathieu
1846
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1846
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white print of a rocky coastline. Jagged cliffs drop straight into the choppy sea, with waves crashing against the shore. In the distance, a tall lighthouse stands on a flat headland, and a few small buildings dot the land behind it. The artist focused on rough textures—sharp rocks, swirling water, and the rough edges of the cliffs. The print looks like it was made to show how dramatic nature can be. If you like this wild seascape, check out Romanticism next.
