Seacoast by Moonlight [recto]
1870
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1870
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a moonlit beach at night. The waves crash against the shore, and the sand looks rough under the dim light. A few small figures stand near the water, but they’re hard to make out. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the mood of the scene. The moonlight makes the waves glow faintly, while the rest stays dark and shadowy. If you like this style, check out Realism for more paintings that focus on everyday scenes.
