Cart on the Beach at Etretat
1862
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johan Barthold Jongkind
Johan Barthold Jongkind (1862–1862) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cart on the Beach at Etretat is a 1862 chalk by Johan Barthold Jongkind, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with a lone cart pulled by two horses. The sand is light, almost white, and the water looks shallow near the shore. In the distance, a few buildings sit on a low hill, and the sky is pale blue with soft clouds. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement in the water and sand. The colors are muted, focusing on the natural light and mood of the place. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use it for light and atmosphere.
Johan Barthold Jongkind (1862–1862) was an artist.
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