Description

Thomas Shotter Boys’ Figures on a Beach in Northern France is a watercolor and gouache composition that captures a fleeting coastal scene, likely in Normandy. Influenced by Richard Parkes Bonington, Boys emphasizes the dramatic interplay of light and weather, with dark, swift rain clouds looming over figures dressed in local costume near a beached sailing vessel. The painting reflects Boys’ distinctive handling of form while paying tribute to Bonington’s atmospheric approach.