Conversation on the Beach

Eugène Boudin, 1865

The sketch shows three individuals seated at a table. Their bodies are depicted from the side in a mid-distance view. The person on the left appears to be wearing a hat and has facial hair. The individual in the middle is less distinct, with vague outlines suggesting a hat and some facial features. The person on the right is also seen in profile, wearing a hat and red and black clothing, with other facial features being indistinct. They are seated on chairs, facing the table, and a dog is visible near the feet of the person on the left. In the background, there are no discernible details. The watercolor style gives the scene a soft, unfinished look with muted colors on a plain paper background.
Artista
Eugène Boudin
Datazione
1865
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and graphite on buff paper
Dimensioni
11,11 × 15,08 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The sketch shows three individuals seated at a table. Their bodies are depicted from the side in a mid-distance view. The person on the left appears to be wearing a hat and has facial hair. The individual in the middle is less distinct, with vague outlines suggesting a hat and some facial features. The person on the right is also seen in profile, wearing a hat and red and black clothing, with other facial features being indistinct. They are seated on chairs, facing the table, and a dog is visible near the feet of the person on the left. In the background, there are no discernible details. The watercolor style gives the scene a soft, unfinished look with muted colors on a plain paper background.

Eugène Boudin