Wrak van roeiboot op strand in Cancale c. 1912

This woodblock print, created by Prosper-Alphonse Isaac around 1912, depicts a wrecked rowing boat on the shore of Cancale. The scene is rendered in a simplified, almost graphic style, with a focus on the stark lines and shapes of the boat against the muted background of the water and shore. The use of strong black outlines and limited colors creates a sense of isolation and melancholy, highlighting the fragility of human endeavor in the face of nature’s power. Isaac’s work often centered on themes of the sea and its impact on human lives, and this piece exemplifies his distinctive approach to capturing the raw beauty and inherent danger of the maritime world.