John Duncan Fergusson probably painted this picture between 1904 and 1905, based on his
setting: the terrace of the old Château Daloz, incorporated into the Hotel Hermitage (now
the Casino de la Fôret) around 1904. Some of the Fergusson’s earliest works feature café
society, and following Whistler’s example, often focused on capturing atmospheric effects,
particularly how the shift from daylight to electricity influenced human behavior.
The Studio, Lord’s Wood, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2QS
by appointment – please telephone 01628 486565John Duncan Fergusson NEAC, 1874–1961 The Terrasse, Le Touquet Casino, Night
oil on canvas 55 x 39 cms 21^5 ⁄ 8 x 15^3 ⁄ 8 ins
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