La Porte Gayole, Boulogne-sur-Mer by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

La Porte Gayole, Boulogne-sur-Mer 1902

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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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print

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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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