Two Boats at Sail (Les deux Barques a voile)
1862
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1862
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Boats at Sail (Les deux Barques a voile) is a 1862 ink by Johan Barthold Jongkind, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet water scene with two sailboats gliding toward the right. On the left bank, a few buildings and a lone tree stand near the shore. The water has quick, wavy lines, and the sky above is filled with loose, swirling marks. The artist used a simple line technique to suggest movement and light. The boats and buildings are sketched quickly, almost like a quick note of what’s there. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one make prints with acid and metal plates.
