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On the Beach at Berneval

Auguste Renoir

1892

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

On the Beach at Berneval is a 1892 by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Auguste Renoir
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three women walking along a beach. Their dresses are loose and flowy, with big skirts and hats. The sand looks rough, and the waves in the background are barely there—just faint lines. The artist focused on quick, loose lines to show movement, not perfect details. This style was common in Impressionism, where artists often worked fast to capture light and mood. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style changed how people painted.