Washerwomen on the Beach at Etretat

Britische Grafik 1884–1895,

This is a painting of a group gathering near a rocky shoreline under a clear sky. In the foreground, several figures are depicted as sitting or kneeling on the pale sandy shore, engaging in a communal activity. The figures wear simple attire with muted colors, contrasting against a bright red accent seen on one of the individuals. In the background, a tall cliff overlooks the sea. The painting's treatment suggests a tranquil scene by the ocean.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor over graphite on blue paper
Dimensions
12,5 × 17,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a group gathering near a rocky shoreline under a clear sky. In the foreground, several figures are depicted as sitting or kneeling on the pale sandy shore, engaging in a communal activity. The figures wear simple attire with muted colors, contrasting against a bright red accent seen on one of the individuals. In the background, a tall cliff overlooks the sea. The painting's treatment suggests a tranquil scene by the ocean.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895