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A painting in large swaths of color of a sweeping and steep gold valley with haystacks. A lone female figure attempts to ascend its banks toward bushy green trees and boxy houses a
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France / 1890

The Beach of Les Grands Sables at Le Pouldu

The Beach of Les Grands Sables at Le Pouldu

Look closely at The Beach of Les Grands Sables at Le Pouldu. A painting in large swaths of color of a sweeping and steep gold valley with haystacks.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates The Beach of Les Grands Sables at Le Pouldu to 1890.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Paul Sérusier (French, 1864–1927) made this painting. The museum dates it 1890.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoThe Beach of Les Grands Sables at Le Pouldu

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