Visit the Seaside: Art as Inspiration

Dates:

- Ongoing

Location:

Virtual Exhibition

In the spirit of a summer visit to the beach, we offer activities inspired by the sea: beach-and-boat themed coloring sheets, drawing exercises, jigsaw puzzles, wordplay, close looking, and more. If you can't be at the seaside, our activities will bring the seaside to you!

Selected Works

waves breaking on rocks at left of image — **Surf, Emil Carlsen, ca. 1914**

two youngsters rowing a boat — **Rowboat, Winslow Homer, 1880**

**Beach Gathering, Maurice Prendergast, 1922**

We all love the summer ritual of beach outings, for a swim, a picnic, or just some playtime near the cool water.

Almost a hundred years ago, Maurice Prendergast painted this group of people on the beach. Although they look different, they surely enjoyed the beach as much as we do.

Can you count the number of people in this painting? Where are the children?

Notice their hats and clothing. How would it feel to stand at the edge of the sea in a long skirt or trousers, instead of shorts or a bathing suit?

He sketched the scene in pencil, then used watercolors for a light, airy effect. Pastels and colored ink provide emphasis for the simple shapes. His bright **palette**, or color selection, is predominantly blue and purple tones.

Want to know more?

**Activities: coloring sheet**

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Oceans and bays, boats and bathers are timeless subjects for the arts. These pieces from our collections show how different artists capture the many moods of the sea for everyone to enjoy.

Art-based activities include beach-and-boat themed coloring sheets, drawing exercises, jigsaw puzzles, wordplay, close looking, and more.

education/young-learners/example

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