By the seaside 1856

"By the Seaside", painted in 1856 by Jules Breton, depicts a young woman standing by the water's edge. The woman is dressed in traditional peasant garb, and she gazes out towards the distant horizon. The painting captures the quiet solitude of rural life in Brittany, a region that Breton frequently depicted in his work. The simple composition and muted palette create a sense of tranquility and naturalism characteristic of Breton's style.