Figures on the Beach
The Met
Artist: Auguste Renoir(French, Limoges 1841–1919 Cagnes-sur-Mer)
Date: 1890
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (52.7 x 64.1 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two women and a child on a sandy beach, boats on a blue ocean, clear sky
Detailed Description
The image depicts a beach scene with three figures and a dog under a clear blue sky. The upper half of the image is dominated by a vast expanse of ocean, transitioning from deep blue at the horizon to a lighter, more turquoise green closer to the shore. Several small sailboats with white sails are visible on the distant water, and a faint landmass appears on the horizon. The lower half of the image shows a sandy beach, in shades of light brown and yellow, with subtle textures suggesting wet and dry sand. In the foreground, slightly right of center, a woman sits on the sand, facing left and looking towards the ocean. She wears a light-colored dress, possibly white or pale blue, and a wide-brimmed straw hat adorned with a blue ribbon. A reddish-orange cloth is draped beside her. To her right, a small white dog lies on the sand. Behind her, another woman stands, facing away from the viewer and looking towards the ocean. She wears a long-sleeved light top and a long, reddish-brown skirt, holding a woven basket in her left hand. Further to the left, a small child in a dark blue outfit and a yellow straw hat stands in the shallow water, facing left. Gentle waves lap at the shore.
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