Painted in the summer of 1873 when Manet worked at Berck-sur-Mer, in the north of France. During this period Manet painted more scenes from life, showing the daily activities of seamen and fishermen.
Other works by Edouard Manet
The Rue Mosnier with Flags
1878
1878
Portrait of a lady
c. 1879
c. 1879
The dead toreador
1864
1864
Ball at the opera
1873
1873
Madame Michel-Lévy
1882
1882