1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Seine at Quilleboeuf (La Seine a Quilleboeuf) is a 1890 ink by Norbert Goeneutte, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with tall grasses in the foreground. The water is calm, and a few small boats float in the distance. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to draw the reeds and trees, giving everything a rough, textured look. The title says this is the Seine River, a famous waterway in France. The loose, sketchy style fits a movement that focuses on light and quick brushstrokes. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed how artists painted nature.
Norbert Goeneutte (23 July 1854 – 9 October 1894) was a French painter, etcher and illustrator; notably for the novel La Terre by Émile Zola.
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