1875
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ruines de l'Hôtel de Brentonvilliers, à la pointe de l'île Saint-Louis is a 1875 ink by Gabrielle-Marie Niel, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a riverbank with old, crumbling buildings and a half-sunken boat. The water is choppy, and a few people stand near the ruins, looking small. In the background, a tall dome and more buildings rise over the scene. The artist used lines to show texture—like the rough water and weathered wood—while keeping the whole scene slightly blurry. This was a way to focus on light and mood over perfect details. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one used acid and metal plates to make prints.
Gabrielle-Marie Niel (1875–1875) was an artist.
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