Barque Échouée Près De Sainte-Adresse 

This is a drawing by Claude Monet, depicting a beached boat near Sainte-Adresse. Notice how the composition is structured around a stark contrast between the dark, densely worked areas and the open, untouched spaces. The left side is dominated by a large, shadowy mass, possibly a cliff or large rock formation. Monet uses heavy, concentrated lines to define its rough texture and imposing presence. To the right, the beached boat is rendered with similar intensity, its form almost dissolving into the dark shoreline. The sketch employs a semiotic interplay, contrasting the solidity of the land with the vulnerability of the stranded boat, perhaps reflecting broader themes of nature's power over human endeavors. The minimal horizon line and distant sailboat add depth, yet the focus remains on the immediate, tangible forms. Monet masterfully uses chiaroscuro to evoke a sense of isolation and the stark reality of nature's forces.