Groepsportret van vijf vrouwen en twee mannen in zwemkleding op het strand in Langrune-sur-Mer, Frankrijk c. 1860 - 1870

Jules Bréchet’s photograph, “Groepsportret van vijf vrouwen en twee mannen in zwemkleding op het strand in Langrune-sur-Mer, Frankrijk,” captures a snapshot of leisure in 19th-century France. The image depicts a group of seven individuals—five women and two men—dressed in bathing attire, lounging on a beach. The setting is Langrune-sur-Mer, a seaside town in Normandy, France. The relaxed poses and informal clothing suggest a casual social gathering, highlighting the growing popularity of seaside vacations in the latter half of the 19th century. Bréchet's image provides a glimpse into the lives of French society, showcasing the emerging trends of leisure and beach culture in the era.