L. Th. de la Ris vue de la Pallice

L. Th. de la Ris vue de la Pallice

Gustave Leheutre

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This picture shows a quiet beach scene. The sand has smooth, wavy lines drawn into it. A few small boats sit near the shore, and a town with buildings and trees sits far off in the distance. The artist used light ink on a pale background. The lines look like they were made by hand, almost like a sketch. The whole thing feels calm and simple. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.

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