The Sea Off the Edge of a Boat, Brittany 1894

"The Sea Off the Edge of a Boat, Brittany" is a drawing by French artist Georges Lacombe, created in 1894. This piece depicts a view of the turbulent sea from the edge of a boat, with the waves and water captured in expressive, gestural lines. The artwork, executed in charcoal on a blue paper ground, showcases Lacombe's mastery of capturing the dynamic energy of nature. While the artist is known for his landscape paintings and works with light, this drawing reveals his interest in capturing the movement and depth of water, a theme explored in several other works. The intimate scale of the artwork emphasizes the immediacy and raw power of the sea. Lacombe's unique style, influenced by Impressionism, is evident in the loose, expressive strokes and the depiction of the fleeting qualities of light and shadow.