Lithograph printed in brown on cream Chine appliqué on a greenish blue wove paper, circa 1888-89. 192x340 mm; 7 5/8x13 1/2 inches, small margins. Edition of 25 proofs, aside from the edition of 100. Signed by both Degas and Thornley in pencil, lower margin. Printed by Atelier Becquet, Paris. Published by Boussod-Valadon, Paris. From Quinze Lithographies. A very good, strong impression of this scarce print.
This lithograph is based on Degas's (1834-1917) oil on canvas of the same title, 1869-70, now in the collection of the National Gallery, London. The painting is one of only four beach scenes by Degas. It was first painted during one of Degas's travels to northern France around 1869 and finished in his studio later. Reed/Shapiro p. lvii.
