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Six Etchings: Tréport

Paul Gachet

1895

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Six Etchings: Tréport is a 1895 by Paul Gachet, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Gachet
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene with three small boats in the foreground. The boats have simple sails and sit on calm water, while a covered dock stretches along the shore. In the background, a few larger ships are tied up near a building with a sloped roof. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and movement, focusing on shapes over detail. This style fits a movement that valued everyday scenes and natural light. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this style changed how artists painted.

About the artist

Artist

Paul Gachet

Paul-Ferdinand Gachet (30 July 1828 – 9 January 1909) was a French physician most famous for treating the painter Vincent van Gogh during his last weeks in Auvers-sur-Oise.

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