Crinolines on the Beach
1865
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1865
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people on a rocky beach. A woman in a long, striped dress with a big hoop skirt stands out, turning toward others. Some people hold umbrellas, and a man in a hat walks away. The background has a pyramid-like shape and a few trees. The loose, sketchy lines and soft colors make it feel like a quick, on-the-spot drawing. The artist likely wanted to capture movement and light over perfect details. Check out watercolor, glazing to see how this technique works.
