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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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