Return of the Boats
1903
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1903
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows boats returning to a quiet harbor at dusk. The dark water and soft sky give it a calm, moody feel. The lines are scratchy and uneven, not smooth like a photograph. Maufra loved the Brittany coast. He often turned its rocky shores into poetic scenes. This print feels like a memory, not a perfect copy. Try looking up Maufra, Maxime next.
