1872
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None is a 1872 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman in a long dress and wide-brimmed hat stands alone on a sandy beach. She holds a fan in one hand and looks out at the water, where waves gently lap the shore. Nearby, a small boat rests on the sand, with a person sitting inside. The title hints at a quiet moment between two people, but the woman stands by herself. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in her dress and the grass. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
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