DOI issue:
No. 118 (December, 1906)
DOI article:Halton, Ernest G.: The collection of Mr. Alexander Young, 2, The Daubignys
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.28250#0126
The Alexander Young Collection—II. The Daubignys
In strong contrast to the works we have just
mentioned is the Coucher du Soleil (page 105), a
seapiece of remarkable strength and brilliancy, in
which the artist has made free use of the palette
knife. It is a fine piece of colour imbued with an
imposing grandeur and solemnity. We would
commend the study of this work to those of
Daubigny’s critics who are disposed to lay at his
door the charge of effeminacy and mannerism. An-
other seapiece almost as dramatic in effect, but less
vigorous in treatment, is The Approaching Storm
(supplement). This picture, with its sombre tones
and heavy vaporous atmosphere, is painted in a
grey key, while the dark, heavy, rain-laden clouds
“CHATEAU GAILLARD” BY C. F. DAUBIGNY
11 2
In strong contrast to the works we have just
mentioned is the Coucher du Soleil (page 105), a
seapiece of remarkable strength and brilliancy, in
which the artist has made free use of the palette
knife. It is a fine piece of colour imbued with an
imposing grandeur and solemnity. We would
commend the study of this work to those of
Daubigny’s critics who are disposed to lay at his
door the charge of effeminacy and mannerism. An-
other seapiece almost as dramatic in effect, but less
vigorous in treatment, is The Approaching Storm
(supplement). This picture, with its sombre tones
and heavy vaporous atmosphere, is painted in a
grey key, while the dark, heavy, rain-laden clouds
“CHATEAU GAILLARD” BY C. F. DAUBIGNY
11 2