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Windmill on a Beach

Jean Charles Cazin

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Impressionism Late 19th Century Genre Scene Windmill

Dominant colour

Windmill on a Beach is a 1898 oil by Jean Charles Cazin, a Impressionism work, depicting Windmill, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Jean Charles Cazin
When & what style?: 1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a windmill standing on a beach, with a small house to its right. The windmill's wooden structure and the house's tiled roof are set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, with the sun peeking through the clouds on the right side of the image. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, with the windmill's sails still and the house appearing empty. In the foreground, the sandy beach stretches out, dotted with patches of grass and shrubs. The windmill's presence dominates the scene, its tall structure towering over the surrounding landscape. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Jean Charles Cazin.