Girl Seated by the Sea

Girl Seated by the Sea

Robert Henri

1897

oil

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a young girl sitting by the sea. She wears a long-sleeved white dress and a green hat with a blue ribbon. The girl sits on the sand, surrounded by tall grasses and dune plants. The sea is visible in the distance, with a small island or rock formation rising from the water. The painting is done in a loose, impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the play of light on the subject. The overall effect is one of serenity and calm, with the girl lost in thought as she gazes out at the sea. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Robert Henri.

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