On the Beach 1873

"On the Beach" (1873) by Édouard Manet, depicts a couple seated on a sandy beach, their backs turned to the viewer. The man wears a dark beret and a dark jacket, while the woman wears a white bonnet and a brown dress. Manet captures the casual intimacy of their seaside moment, rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Impressionism. The background features boats sailing on a hazy sea, creating a serene, almost idyllic atmosphere. Manet's painting is a testament to his mastery of capturing the fleeting beauty of everyday life.