Shore In Jersey By Charles Lapostolet (1824-1890)

Charles Lapostolet (1824–1890), was a pupil of Léon Cogniet and a close friend of Eugène Boudin, established himself as a painter of landscapes and seascapes.
He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1848 and 1882, where he received several distinctions, and also presented his works at the Royal Academy in London.
His oeuvre focused on the banks of the Seine, ports, and the French coastline, with a particular attention to atmospheric effects and light.

Dated 1876, this painting depicts a seaside view in Jersey.
On the beach, the pale sand reflects the sky with a pearly glow, creating a subtle continuity between sea and horizon.
The water unfolds calmly in broad strokes, animated by delicate tonal variations. In the background, cliffs and the coastline structure the composition with restraint.
Treated with a clear and balanced palette, the scene demonstrates Lapostolet’s mastery in capturing reflections and luminous shifts.