Artwork
La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)
La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1888 using various intaglio techniques.
Technique & Style
The work combines heliogravure, etching, drypoint, roulette, spit bite aquatint, and burnishing in black and gray-green on heavy wove light green paper, showcasing Buhot's technical skill and experimentation with different methods.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene cliffside scene overlooking Saint-Malo Bay, with a distant boat and gentle waves, evoking a sense of calm through its muted tones and detailed rendering of natural textures.
Artist & collection
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Gillingham Pier, London [verso]
