Barques Échouées 1892

"Barques Échouées" is a 1892 oil painting by Alfred William Finch, a British artist known for his seascapes and maritime scenes. The painting depicts a beached boat on a sandy shore with the sea in the background. It is painted in a realist style, with a focus on the detail of the boat and the texture of the sand. Finch's signature in the lower right corner, "Willy Finch", is clearly visible. This piece captures a moment of stillness and solitude, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between man and the natural world.