The artwork titled “The Beach at Sainte Adresse” by Raoul Dufy, created in 1902, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Impressionism art movement. Measuring 38 by 46 centimeters, this landscape painting portrays a vibrant beach scene and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork captures a tranquil and bustling beach scene with distinct Impressionist characteristics. The vivid and pastel-like color palette, along with the quick brushstrokes, evoke a sense of lightness and immediacy. The upper portion of the painting features a walkway where people are depicted standing or strolling, many holding parasols that add splashes of color against the sea blue sky. Below, the beach is populated with numerous figures engaging in leisure activities, with some sitting under large, colorful umbrellas. The overall composition conveys a lively yet serene atmosphere, reflecting the leisurely seaside life at Sainte Adresse.
