Seascape at Arcachon
1871
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
1871
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
Dominant colour
Seascape at Arcachon is a 1871 oil by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at Denver Art Museum.
The painting shows a seascape with a few boats on the water. The sky is light blue and the water is dark blue. There are some waves in the water. In the foreground, there is a sandy beach with some rocks. There are also some people on the beach, but they are not very clear. The painting is done in a style that is typical of the 19th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Édouard Manet.