View at Étretat c. 1827

Paul Huet's "View at Étretat" is a watercolor sketch depicting the famous white cliffs of Étretat in Normandy, France. The artist captures the tranquility of the seaside landscape with delicate washes of color, highlighting the subtle nuances of light and shadow. The two figures in the foreground provide a small human scale against the vastness of the sea and sky, conveying the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world. This sketch, completed around 1827, showcases Huet's mastery of watercolor and his interest in depicting the French countryside.