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At the Seaside

William Merritt Chase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a beach scene. The scene shows several people sitting on the sand, some under colorful umbrellas or parasols. The umbrellas or parasols are yellow, red, and white. The people wear light-colored clothing. In the background, there is a large body of water with small sailboats. The sky is blue with several white clouds. The frame around the painting is thin and gold. The artist's signature is in the bottom left corner. The scene is a daytime setting.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 360 px
Museum record:
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