1859
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
August in the Country - The Sea Shore is a 1859 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a crowded beach scene. People in old-fashioned clothes sit on rocks, hold umbrellas, and chat in groups. Some stand near the water’s edge, while others relax on the shore. Kids play, and a few boats float in the distance. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to pack in lots of activity. The title *August in the Country* hints this is a busy summer day by the sea. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into wood.
This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…
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