Hourtide

Description

A woman sits beneath a large yellow parasol on a wide beach, her pale clothing arranged close to the sand. Other bathers and small figures appear farther along the waterline, while the horizon is low beneath a pale sky. The parasol forms a strong central shape and gives the seated woman a sheltered space within the open shore. The broad composition leaves ample room around the figures.

About Hourtide Reproduction

Cream, pale blue and sandy tones dominate, with the yellow providing a of the parasol clear accent. Darker figures and beach objects punctuate the distance. Quick, broken strokes describe the water and shadows beneath the umbrella. The broad sky and shore create horizontal bands, while the parasol creates a contrasting vertical and triangular shape above the seated figure.

The yellow canopy casts a small patch of shade over the seated figure. The airy beach scene suits a sunroom, living room or hallway with a long wall. Its light palette works well with pale walls and simple natural materials. Hang horizontally to preserve the breadth of the shore. Even light helps the yellow parasol remain vivid and the small bathers visible against the pale water. The yellow canopy casts a small area of shade around her, while distant bathers and boats soften near the horizon. The seated figure occupies the shaded area beneath the parasol, with open water beyond her.

The hand-painted reproduction

ByMuseum offers Hourtide by Edward Henry Potthast as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. Display horizontally in a bright room; the yellow parasol benefits from a clear, pale wall.

• The umbrella creates a bold shape above the seated figure.
• Small bathers dot the distant waterline.
• Painted individually in oil on canvas.
• Select the available size and presentation on this page.