Artwork
On the Beach
On the Beach is an unspecified painting by Baldomero Galofre Jiménez. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Baldomero Galofre Jiménez painted On the Beach around 1883. The work is part of the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires and presents a coastal tableau that captures a moment of everyday activity.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas shows a bustling shoreline where a sizable sailboat, its hull draped in fishing nets, occupies the left foreground. Figures gather around the vessel, some working, others simply standing or seated, suggesting a communal atmosphere tied to maritime labor and leisure.
Technique & Style
Galofre employs a vivid palette, contrasting deep blues and greens of the water with warm browns and tans of the sand and clothing. Broad brushwork conveys movement, while the bright azure sky dotted with white clouds adds a sense of openness and atmospheric clarity.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1880s, the painting entered the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s effort to represent Argentine coastal scenes from the late nineteenth century.
Artist & collection
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Continue through works from the same source collection.
