Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York
1870
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1870
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a beach scene with people on the shore. The beach is sandy and stretches out to the right, where the ocean waves are crashing. In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a large pavilion with a flag flying from it. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the people and the scenery. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to check out the work of Ralph Albert Blakelock, the artist who created it.
