Picnic Party

Amerikanische Grafik 1917–1929, 1925

This is a painting of an outdoor scene featuring a group engaged in leisure activities near the seaside. The composition shows a gathering under a makeshift canopy, with a long table set with fruits and dishes, suggesting a meal or social occasion. In the foreground, there are two individuals seated, one is tending to their hair and another engaging in conversation. Nearby, a child is seen on a donkey, guided by an adult, towards the shoreline where a sailboat glides on calm waters. The overall ambiance suggests a casual day at the beach. The painting is done in an impressionistic style with the use of light and social setting reminiscent of works by artists such as Marcel Duchamp.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1917–1929
Date
1925
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and softground
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of an outdoor scene featuring a group engaged in leisure activities near the seaside. The composition shows a gathering under a makeshift canopy, with a long table set with fruits and dishes, suggesting a meal or social occasion. In the foreground, there are two individuals seated, one is tending to their hair and another engaging in conversation. Nearby, a child is seen on a donkey, guided by an adult, towards the shoreline where a sailboat glides on calm waters. The overall ambiance suggests a casual day at the beach. The painting is done in an impressionistic style with the use of light and social setting reminiscent of works by artists such as Marcel Duchamp.

Amerikanische Grafik 1917–1929