Ladies and Gentleman Walking on the Beach with Two Dogs

Eugène Boudin, 1866

This is a painting of a social gathering in an outdoor setting. Two figures are central to the composition, facing each other, one dressed in a dark outfit and the other in a long dress with red accents. The background features additional figures. A couple of dogs are also present. The use of light strokes and subtle colors gives the piece a delicate quality. This painting resembles the style of John Singer Sargent, with its graceful depiction of everyday life.
Artista
Eugène Boudin
Datazione
1866
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over graphite
Dimensioni
13,2 × 20,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a social gathering in an outdoor setting. Two figures are central to the composition, facing each other, one dressed in a dark outfit and the other in a long dress with red accents. The background features additional figures. A couple of dogs are also present. The use of light strokes and subtle colors gives the piece a delicate quality. This painting resembles the style of John Singer Sargent, with its graceful depiction of everyday life.

Eugène Boudin