Crinolines on the Beach

Eugène Boudin, c. 1865

This is a drawing of a scene with multiple people gathered outdoors, some holding umbrellas. The drawing features several figures intricately sketched with light pencil and watercolor, wearing period clothing. The figures are depicted in various positions, with a distinct blue color highlighting certain clothing and umbrellas. The background is softly rendered, contributing to the scene's airy atmosphere.
Artist
Eugène Boudin
Date
c. 1865
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on buff paper
Dimensions
15.2 × 23.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a scene with multiple people gathered outdoors, some holding umbrellas. The drawing features several figures intricately sketched with light pencil and watercolor, wearing period clothing. The figures are depicted in various positions, with a distinct blue color highlighting certain clothing and umbrellas. The background is softly rendered, contributing to the scene's airy atmosphere.

Eugène Boudin