Étretat

Charles-Émile Jacque

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sepia-toned beach scene with several people and boats. Two large boats are drawn on the beach with their masts still standing; the boats are dark-colored and have their sails down. A large, light-colored cliff rises on the left side. Several people are in the scene. Three are sitting or standing on the beach; one sits on the left by a small boat; another sits near the center; the third stands on the left near a boat. A fourth individual walks on the beach on the right side, facing away from the viewer. The foreground shows beach sand and some rocks; the background features a light sky with clouds and a body of water. The painting's title and artist are 'Étretat' by Charles-Émile Jacque.