1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Small Boat in Peril (Barque en peril) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small boat tossed by rough waves, with three people clinging to the sides. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show the wind and spray. The sea looks wild, with dark, swirling shapes under the boat. The drypoint technique makes the lines look almost like they’re moving. This style was popular in the Romantic era, where drama and nature’s power were big themes. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and action in their work.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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