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A horse-drawn cart moves along a path, suggesting the daily rhythms of life in the region surrounding Boulogne-sur-Mer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist utilises cross-hatching and varied line weights to create depth and texture within the scene. The foreground includes a small pool of water, which reflects the muted light of the sky. The starkness of the bare branches against the open space conveys a seasonal chill, typical of the coastal climate in northern France. Ballin focuses on the observation of light and shadow, using the etching process to define the contours of the terrain and the architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a work of the Realist tradition, this print avoids romanticised embellishment. Instead, it presents a factual account of the environment. The inclusion of the cart and the figure provides a human element to the otherwise desolate setting. The print is characteristic of the period, when artists frequently documented the provincial areas of France through portable and reproducible media. This piece offers a glimpse into the topographical and social character of the Boulogne region, preserved through the meticulous application of the etching needle. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, maintaining the tonal range and fine detail of the original plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/villers-calvados-maxime-lalanne\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVillers (Calvados) - Maxime Lalanne — Maxime Lalanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-meryon-sitting-up-in-bed-leopold-flameng\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Meryon Sitting Up in Bed - Léopold Flameng — Léopold Flameng\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Ballin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748129771855,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748140224847,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748140257615,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58748140290383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58748140323151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58748140355919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58748140388687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58748140421455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58748140454223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58748140486991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58748140519759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58748140552527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Surroundings-of-Boulogne-on-the-Sea_Poster_CompositorV1_1789125504097.jpg?v=1789125873","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/surroundings-of-boulogne-on-the-sea-auguste-ballin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}