1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Tamarama Beach, forty years ago, a summer morning is a 1900 oil by Julian Ashton, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
This painting shows a serene beach scene, with a rocky coastline and a few figures in the distance. The sky is a soft blue, with a few wispy clouds. In the foreground, a woman in a white dress stands on a rocky outcropping, looking out at the sea. A few other figures are scattered about, some of them nude, enjoying the sun and the water. The painting has a dreamy, idyllic quality to it, capturing the peacefulness of a summer morning by the sea. The use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes adds to the sense of tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy exploring the work of the artist, Julian Ashton.
Julian Rossi Ashton (27 January 1851 – 27 April 1942) was an English-born Australian artist and teacher.
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