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Le Mont St. Michel

Alfred-Louis Brounet Debaines

National Gallery of Art

The image shows Mont Saint-Michel against a stormy sky. The horizon is low in the scene, with the abbey featuring pointed spires. The etched lines create texture and depth. A monochromatic color palette of black and gray gives a somber feel. A boat and figures with horses are in the foreground, with sand and water stretching into the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1911
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4000 × 3463 px
Public Domain
Yes
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