Shell Beach at Shinnecock 1892

"Shell Beach at Shinnecock" is an 1892 oil painting by American artist William Merritt Chase. The painting depicts a seascape with a group of children playing on a sandy beach. The scene is rendered with a loose brushstroke, characteristic of Chase's Impressionistic style. The light and airy palette captures the warm glow of a summer day and the glistening water of the sea. The painting evokes a sense of childlike wonder and the simple pleasures of nature.