Artwork

Beach Scene

Beach Scene, by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, oil, 1881
Beach Scene, by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, oil, 1881

Beach Scene is an oil painting by Nathaniel Hone the Younger. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Beach Scene is an oil painting created by Nathaniel Hone the Younger around 1881. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene coastal scene with sparse figures along the shoreline, conveying a sense of calmness and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Characterized by a soft blue sky with textured clouds and gentle waves, the work's style emphasizes capturing a peaceful atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1881 by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, the painting is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nathaniel Hone the Younger

Artist

Nathaniel Hone the Younger

Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.