Fishing Boats on the Beach at Étretat
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Fishing Boats on the Beach at Étretat is a 1865 by Léon Augustin Lhermitte, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two small boats sitting on a sandy beach. The waves roll in dark, rough lines toward the shore, while the boats look weathered and simple. The artist used quick, loose strokes to suggest movement in the water and texture in the sand. The boats’ sharp edges contrast with the soft, wavy lines of the sea. This sketch was made in 1865, early in the artist’s career. Next, check out Léon Augustin Lhermitte to see how his style changed over time.
