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By Shelley Esaak, About.com Guide to Art History since 2003

Wordless Wednesday Volume 10 - By the Seashore

Wednesday July 2, 2008
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By the Seashore (1883)
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(Ocean breezes are perfect in summer. Would you like to know the artist's name, who the sitter was and where/why this canvas was painted? Click on the image!)

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July 2, 2008 at 1:03 pm
(1) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

It’s as though his focus is soley on her.Has anyone ever investigated as to whether he was infact nearsighted. I’d be lucky to see her clearly, and any background would surely be a soft blur if it weren’t for corrective lenses.

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