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Boat on the Beach

Alfred Thompson Bricher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal scene with a low vantage point looking towards the sea and distant hills. The horizon line is about one-third up from the bottom, with faint figures or structures in the distance. Brushstrokes are delicate and varied, with soft washes and sharp details, especially in the depiction of waves and a boat. The color palette is muted, dominated by shades of grey and soft beige. Hills rise in the distance, blending into the sky, and darker tones form trees and a boat in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1890
Medium
brush and black ink with wash on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 1879 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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