The Beach is a painting by John K Woodruff which was uploaded on March 15th, 2015.
The Beach
Seaside bathers enjoy the sun and waves at the beach in Blankenberge, Belgium. The tradition of bathing boxes began in Victorian times. They were... more
Title
The Beach
Artist
John K Woodruff
Medium
Painting - Digital Painting
Description
Seaside bathers enjoy the sun and waves at the beach in Blankenberge, Belgium. The tradition of bathing boxes began in Victorian times. They were primarily used by members of the gentry, who were reticent about undressing in public. The boxes were pushed, on wheels, to the water's edge and the customer entered the box through one door, put on their bathing costume and stepped out another door to enter the sea. The box remained there until the bather was finished, dried off and fully clothed again. The bathing box was brought back to its original position on the beach, ready for the next client.
This digital painting is from a photograph taken circa 1895. These great old colorized photographs remember a time gone by. But time has deteriorated many of them. My goal is that through painting them they are restored to life. I hope they touch you as they do me.
Uploaded
March 15th, 2015