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Les Fossiles

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

1892

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Les Fossiles is a 1892 ink by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Henri-Gabriel Ibels
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people sitting on a beach, facing away from the viewer. They are dressed in dark clothing and hats, with one person in an orange dress walking along the shoreline. The background features a green sea with a yellow sky, and there are some boats visible in the distance. The painting has a warm, sunny feel to it, with the bright colors of the beach and sea creating a sense of vibrancy. The people in the foreground are depicted in a relaxed, casual manner, adding to the overall sense of tranquility. This painting is a great example of the Impressionism movement, which emphasized capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life.