Die Fossilien

Französische Grafik 1891–1893, 1892

This is a painting of a coastal scene with spectators observing the sea. The composition consists of a group of figures seated on a sandy beach facing the sea, with three visible sailboats in the distance. The figures are outlined in bold, dark lines with contrasting blocks of colors. In the background, the horizon features a calm sea rendered in shades of turquoise and pale yellow, with a band of light yellow sky above. On the right side of the image, two figures walk hand-in-hand towards the sea. The left side of the image contains text detailing a theatre program titled "Les Fossiles" for "Le Théâtre Libre".
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1891–1893
Datierung
1892
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
6-color lithograph on wove paper
Maße
23,9 × 32 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a coastal scene with spectators observing the sea. The composition consists of a group of figures seated on a sandy beach facing the sea, with three visible sailboats in the distance. The figures are outlined in bold, dark lines with contrasting blocks of colors. In the background, the horizon features a calm sea rendered in shades of turquoise and pale yellow, with a band of light yellow sky above. On the right side of the image, two figures walk hand-in-hand towards the sea. The left side of the image contains text detailing a theatre program titled "Les Fossiles" for "Le Théâtre Libre".

Französische Grafik 1891–1893