Artwork
Coastal View in Normandy, with a Beached Boat
Coastal View in Normandy, with a Beached Boat is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist Augustin Enfantin. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Coastal View in Normandy, with a Beached Boat is a watercolor drawing created by Augustin Enfantin in 1823. It is a serene depiction of a coastal scene, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a tranquil beach scene with a beached boat in the foreground, attended by a few people. Distant ships are visible on the calm water, while wooden posts line the shore under a pale sky with soft clouds, evoking a sense of everyday coastal life.
Technique & Style
Enfantin employed watercolor on wove paper, utilizing scratching out and graphite underdrawing. He applied the medium in varying densities, leaving some areas lightly brushed to capture the effects of light and create a sense of depth and tranquility.
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