Villerville Beach (Normandy) by Carlos de Haes
Villerville Beach (Normandy) by Carlos de Haes, painted in the early 1870s, captures a picturesque view of the Normandy coastline. De Haes, a prominent Spanish landscape artist associated with the Barbizon School, focused on naturalistic depictions of landscapes, often working en plein air to capture the essence of the scene.
This painting depicts the sandy beach and the surrounding rugged coastal features of Villerville, a village in Normandy. The scene is characterized by its broad, open expanse of sand and the interplay of the sea with the sky, rendered in de Haes's characteristic muted color palette and broad brushstrokes. His emphasis on capturing the atmospheric effects and natural beauty aligns with the Barbizon movement's principles of direct observation and depiction of nature.
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Where and When Made: Villerville, Normandy, France, c. 1872
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Full Artwork Name: Villerville Beach (Normandy)
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Artwork Style: Barbizon School, focusing on realistic and natural landscapes
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Current Location: Private collection or museum (exact location may vary)
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Subject/Topic: Coastal landscape of Villerville, highlighting the natural features and serene environment of the Normandy beach