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La Ciotat

Édouard-Denis Baldus

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a coastal town seen from the shoreline, with a rocky beach in the foreground. The bay sweeps towards the horizon, with the sky and water prominent in the frame. Hills or large rock formations emerge in the distance, and a stone pier juts into the water, featuring a small lighthouse. The town sits along the shoreline, with buildings of different sizes and a walled structure. The color scheme appears monochromatic like an early photograph, creating a timeless ambiance. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility with smooth transitions between land, water, and sky layers.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4045 × 3176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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