La Porte Gayole, Boulogne-sur-Mer 1902
donaldshawmaclaughlan
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, etching, paper
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drawing
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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etching
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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underpainting
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united-states
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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tonal art
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remaining negative space
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mixed medium
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watercolor
"La Porte Gayole, Boulogne-sur-Mer" is an etching created by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan in 1902. This work, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a bustling scene outside a historic gate in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The intricate detail of the architecture, the foliage, and the figures passing through the gate showcases MacLaughlan's mastery of etching, a technique where lines are incised into a metal plate to create an image. The artist captures the everyday life of the town with a sense of authenticity and charm. The artwork is a testament to MacLaughlan's skill in capturing the essence of a place through his artistic vision.
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