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Boat on the Beach

Alfred Thompson Bricher

1890

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Boat on the Beach is a 1890 ink by Alfred Thompson Bricher, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfred Thompson Bricher
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with a single boat resting on the shore. The water is calm, and the sand looks smooth. In the background, a cluster of dark trees stands against a soft, pale hill. The painting uses loose brushstrokes and ink washes to keep it simple and natural. The artist focused on light and shadow rather than fine details. If you like this style, check out Impressionism for more works like this.