The 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 crowded beach with people under umbrellas, boats in the water, and a dark, stormy sky looming. The sand is dotted with chairs, dogs, and a few scattered items. In the distance, buildings and a church steeple peek through the haze. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and mood—this was a fast, on-the-spot style. Check out Impressionism for more about this loose, lively approach to art.
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