1874
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse) is a 1874 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows jagged rocks along a low-tide shore, with waves lapping at their bases. The water looks choppy, and the sky above is swirling with quick, sketchy lines. Everything is in black and white, with heavy shading to show texture. The artist used fine, hatching lines to build up shadows and light—almost like scratching into the paper. This was a way to make the scene feel rough and real, not smooth. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists create these detailed textures.
François Antoine Maxime Lalanne (November 27, 1827 – July 29, 1886) was a French artist known for his etchings and charcoal drawings (fusain).
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