La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)

Buhot combined heliogravure, etching, drypoint, roulette and aquatint to achieve a layered tonal range. Scratched lines from the drypoint plate generate sharp, textured edges, while smooth aquatint washes provide atmospheric depth. The juxtaposition of gray‑green tones in the central area with stark black margins accentuates contrast and reinforces the print’s gritty, sketch‑like quality.

Created in the late nineteenth century, the print reflects Buhot’s interest in maritime subjects and his experimentation with mixed intaglio processes. While specific ownership records are limited, the work remains part of the artist’s oeuvre that documents French coastal scenery during a period of growing interest in atmospheric printmaking.