Seaside Studies

1830s

Eugène Isabey

Associated Names
Eugène Isabey

Artist, French, 1803 - 1886

This image is a pencil sketch on paper with a monochrome palette of graphite gray. The viewer sees various scenes without a defined horizon line. The upper section shows figures in period clothing, possibly mid-19th century women's fashion. The middle area has abstract architectural forms. In the lower right corner, a sailing ship or boat is sketched with more detail than the rest. The drawing style consists of quick, expressive strokes. The image conveys multiple narrative or compositional ideas on a single sheet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal with traces of pen and brown ink and brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joan and David Maxwell Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37.1 x 51.4 cm (14 5/8 x 20 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.74.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The family of the artist. (Paul Prouté S. A., Paris); purchased 2009 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, verso in graphite: 020 586

Wikidata ID

Q64560474

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