Uferlandschaft
1850
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
1850
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with soft waves lapping at the shore. The sand is light and grainy, while the water shifts from pale blue near the shore to deeper tones farther out. A few small boats sit in the distance, and a line of trees or buildings marks the horizon. The artist used quick, loose strokes to suggest movement in the water and sky. The paper itself looks textured, almost like the sand in the painting. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
