Crowd at the Seashore. #3
by William James Glackens
Title
Crowd at the Seashore. #3
Artist
William James Glackens
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Crowd at the Seashore. Artist: William James Glackens (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1870-1938 Westport, Connecticut). Dimensions: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm). Date: ca. 1910.
Like his fellow urban realists, Glackens was drawn to Coney Island, and this painting may depict the democratic throngs that gathered there. The number and variety of beachgoers suggest the socioeconomic diversity of New York, and imbue the painting with a lively, modern spirit. To heighten the scene's energy, Glackens used a vibrant palette and vigorous brushwork, applying saturated oranges and blues to evoke the midday sun's heat and glare. Beach scenes became a popular theme for Glackens, especially as a way to experiment with a certain kind of impressionist painting, inspired by Auguste Renoir, who his friend Albert Barnes collected in depth. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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