A Squall at Trouville
1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a stormy beach scene with people and animals scrambling for cover. The wind is blowing hard—umbrellas flip, horses rear, and waves crash against the shore. In the background, ships sit anchored, and a small town with spires and boats lines the horizon. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement, almost like a snapshot of chaos. The dark clouds and rough waves make the scene feel urgent and alive. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.
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