Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer (Young Girls by the Seaside) by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. Three young women with long flowing hair are positioned in various states of repose on a sandy shore against a calm blue sea and soft sky.

Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer (Young Girls by the Seaside)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1879 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A serene Symbolist masterpiece capturing three figures in a moment of quiet contemplation by the sea.

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Where it works

A soft, restrained artwork with warm, lived-in color — softens a polished room without loosening it.

Often works in
Bedroom · Bathroom · Living Room
Placement
Works well where the room needs a lighter vertical note
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Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft cream

About the piece

Painted in 1879, this iconic work by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is a hallmark of the Symbolist movement. The painting features three women on a shoreline, rendered in the artist's signature muted, mural-like palette. The simplified forms and harmonious composition evoke a sense of timeless tranquility, making it a sophisticated addition to any collection of classical European art.