1888
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sur la falaise [Self-Portrait] is a 1888 ink by Henri-Charles Guérard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man standing on a cliff, looking out at the sea. He is dressed in a long coat and hat, and holds a large object in his right hand. The background of the painting shows a fence running along the cliff's edge, with the sea stretching out behind it. The man's facial expression is serious, and his posture suggests that he is lost in thought. The artist has used a range of browns and grays to create a somber mood, which is enhanced by the dramatic lighting of the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.
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