Rider on the Beach 1904

"Rider on the Beach" is an oil painting by Max Liebermann, created in 1904. The painting depicts a rider on horseback, standing on a beach with crashing waves and a distant, hazy sky. The artwork is a prime example of Liebermann's Impressionist style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. The painting's composition is simple, yet powerful, with the rider and horse dominating the foreground and the vastness of the sea providing a sense of scale. The work is notable for its depiction of the natural world and its ability to convey a sense of motion and energy.