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Hight Tide, Montauk

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures interacting with a beach environment. The figures are depicted in various poses; one of them crouches and touches the water in the foreground, while the other two appear more relaxed in the background, among sandy and rocky textures. The lines and cross-hatching technique illustrate the sand's textured surface and suggest the movement of water. The setting captures a tranquil moment by the shore, utilizing shading to convey depth and atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2942 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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