1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
By Summer Seas is a 1896 oil by William McTaggart, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts two young children on a beach, embracing each other as they sit on the sand. The child on the left has long, curly brown hair and wears a white dress with a brown skirt, while the child on the right has short, curly blonde hair and wears a white dress. The background features a body of water with small waves and a rocky shoreline under a cloudy sky. The artist's use of color and brushstrokes creates a sense of movement and energy in the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the children's playful interaction. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of William McTaggart.
William McTaggart (25 October 1835 – 2 April 1910) was a Scottish landscape and marine painter who was influenced by Impressionism.
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