Ladies and Gentlemen on the Beach, in Two Registers

Eugène Boudin, c. 1865

The image shows two scenes of social gatherings with multiple people. One scene has individuals seated in period clothing from the 19th century, while the other scene shows people sitting and standing, also dressed in period attire. The focus is on the figures and their interactions in what appears to be a public space, with minimal background details. The colors are soft and muted, possibly indicating a watercolor painting.
Artist
Eugène Boudin
Date
c. 1865
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite
Dimensions
16.9 × 23.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows two scenes of social gatherings with multiple people. One scene has individuals seated in period clothing from the 19th century, while the other scene shows people sitting and standing, also dressed in period attire. The focus is on the figures and their interactions in what appears to be a public space, with minimal background details. The colors are soft and muted, possibly indicating a watercolor painting.

Eugène Boudin