Artwork
View of the Sea, Normandy
View of the Sea, Normandy is a pastel drawing by the Impressionist artist Alexandre Desgoffe. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
View of the Sea, Normandy is a pastel drawing created by Alexandre Desgoffe in 1852. The work is executed on buff wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a coastal scene, focusing on the sea and its surroundings in Normandy. It represents a departure from Desgoffe's typical incorporation of historical or mythological elements, instead emphasizing a straightforward landscape.
Technique & Style
Desgoffe's use of pastel on buff wove paper showcases his skill with the medium. As a student of Ingres, Desgoffe's work reflects a blend of landscape and narrative tendencies, although the latter is not explicitly evident in this particular piece.
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Artist
Alexandre Desgoffe (1805–1882) was a French landscape painter born in Paris. He studied under Ingres, and travelled in Italy from 1837 to 1842. He usually introduced into his landscapes historical or mythological…
