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What We Did at the Seaside - Nothing

Unknown

1862

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

What We Did at the Seaside - Nothing is a 1862 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy seaside scene with lots of people doing different things. On the right, two women in long dresses walk near a horse. In the middle, a man sits on rocks holding a baby while another man leans nearby. Kids play with a dog and chickens wander around. In the background, more people stand near small houses. The title *What We Did at the Seaside - Nothing* suggests a funny take on a lazy day. The mix of fancy dresses and rough clothes shows different kinds of people together. Look up Realism next to see how artists showed everyday life like this.