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Charming oil on panel signed M.J. Jouana, depicting an elegant animated seaside scene. The work illustrates a lively beach under a bright and cloudy sky, with a sailing boat close to the shore, small boats at sea, and strollers in period attire. The finely detailed characters (long dresses, hats, dark suits) add a lot of charm and authenticity to this 19th-century-inspired seaside scene. The composition is bright, with beautiful work on the skies and wave effects. The brushstrokes are delicate and well-executed, typical of the small decorative marine paintings of the 20th century.