
Washerwomen on the Beach at Etretat
Boughton, George Henry · British
- Medium
- watercolor over graphite on blue paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 4658 × 3313px
Description
This is a painting of a group gathering near a rocky shoreline under a clear sky. In the foreground, several figures are depicted as sitting or kneeling on the pale sandy shore, engaging in a communal activity. The figures wear simple attire with muted colors, contrasting against a bright red accent seen on one of the individuals. In the background, a tall cliff overlooks the sea. The painting's treatment suggests a tranquil scene by the ocean.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).