Bateaux sur la Seine

About this work

This sketch shows a busy river scene with two tall towers in the middle, likely bridges. The water is full of boats—some small, some long—moving in different directions. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, giving the whole scene a rough, sketchy feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up in lines, making some edges darker than others. This makes the boats and towers look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one use acid and metal plates to create prints.