Created:
Movement:
1875
Realism
key Notes:
Sunlit Leisure, 19th-Century Elegance
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Dimensions:
23 1/2 x 37 3/4 in. (59.7 x 95.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"In the Sun," created by Charles-Edouard de Beaumont in 1875, reflects the artist's interest in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in outdoor scenes. The painting is characterized by its vibrant color palette and impressionistic style, typical of the period, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"In the Sun" by Charles-Edouard de Beaumont, created in 1875, features a vibrant palette characterized by warm yellows and soft greens, capturing the interplay of light and shadow. The composition emphasizes a serene outdoor scene, with figures engaged in leisurely activities, rendered with a fluid brushwork that conveys a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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In the Sun