Les hirondelles de mer
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small boat on choppy water, with a person rowing. The waves are drawn in quick, rough lines, and the boat looks simple but full of motion. The paper has a warm, off-white tone, and the artist used only black marks—no shading or color. The drawing feels fast, like it was made in a hurry. That matches the artist’s style of quick, loose sketches. The title means "seagulls" in French, but here the focus is on the boat and waves. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
