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Édouard Manet (1832-1883) painted this canvas in the summer of 1873, during three weeks spent with his family in the little coastal town of Berck-sur-Mer. He had his wife and brother pose for him on the beach, as is evidenced by the grains of sand mixed with the paint.
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Just beautiful! I love the bit of sand mixed with the paint!
ReplyDeleteThat is a perfect touch, isn't that? Also, difficult to avoid!
DeleteFascinating to read about Manet
ReplyDeleteI have seen few of his works, but I like them.
DeleteIt's creative to make use of the natural surroundings when painting. I wonder how comfortable it was for them being covered with heavy layers of clothing!
ReplyDeleteI guess it wasn't so hot back then!
DeleteThe beach would be my destination too. Although, it's usually called the coast here for some reason. Maybe "beach" sounds like a warm sunny swimming spot. I like the sand in the paint!
ReplyDeleteThe coast would be my destination, no. There are coasts with no beaches at all.
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