Ladies and Gentlemen Seated on the Beach with a Dog
1866
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Five people sit on a bench by the water, all facing away. One woman in a dark blue dress stands near them, and a small dog lies on the sand. The men wear hats and suits, the women have bonnets. The beach looks sandy and quiet, with a few rocks near the water’s edge. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture light and movement—notice how the watercolor blends softly, almost like a sketch. This style was new at the time. Check out watercolor to see how artists used this medium to paint fast, lively scenes.
