Artwork

Boat on the Beach

Boat on the Beach, by Alfred Thompson Bricher, ink, 1890
Boat on the Beach, by Alfred Thompson Bricher, ink, 1890

Boat on the Beach is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Alfred Thompson Bricher. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Boat on the Beach is a drawing by Alfred Thompson Bricher, created around 1890. It is a serene representation of a coastal scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a solitary boat on a tranquil beach, with calm water and smooth sand. A group of dark trees is set against a pale hill in the background, creating a sense of depth.

Technique & Style

Bricher employed loose brushstrokes and ink washes to achieve a simple, naturalistic effect. The focus is on capturing the interplay of light and shadow rather than rendering precise details.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.