Who created "Figures on the Beach"?

Figures on the Beach was created by Eugène Boudin in c. 1867/1870.

When was "Figures on the Beach" created?

This artwork was created c. 1867/1870.

What medium is "Figures on the Beach"?

Figures on the Beach is oil on canvas.

Is "Figures on the Beach" in the public domain?

Yes, Figures on the Beach is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figures on the Beach

Eugène Boudin

c. 1867/1870

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 38.2 x 61.2 cm (15 1/16 x 24 1/8 in.) framed: 55.9 x 79.1 x 8.9 cm (22 x 31 1/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

Accession Number

1983.1.12

About the Artist

Eugène Boudin · 1824–1898

Eugène Louis Boudin was born on July 12, 1824, in Honfleur, Normandy, the son of a harbor pilot. When his family relocated to Le Havre, his father opened a stationery and picture-framing shop, and it was there that the young Boudin first encountered working artists. Artists such as Constant Troyon and Jean-François Millet recognized his talent and urged him toward a career in art. In 1850, a munic...

Figures on the Beach

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