Nightshore from By the Sea

1965/1966

Karl Schrag

Associated Names
Karl Schrag

Artist, American, 1912 - 1996

The image features a circular composition viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line cuts across the upper third of the circle, showing a serene landscape with horizontal strokes suggesting distant land or water. The foreground displays bold, stylized brushstrokes representing trees or foliage in turquoise against a dark background. The style is graphic and linear, emphasizing contours and outlines. The color palette is limited to teal and black, creating a cool and serene visual impact. Above the horizon, the sky shows sweeping curved lines and tiny crescent shapes, suggesting motion and drawing focus upward.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, engraving, and aquatint in green and black on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (diameter): 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1968.24.109.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Freundlich 1971, no. 148

  • Series Title

    By the Sea: no.12 [1968.24.109-126]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an elongated rectangular shape with abstract lines and forms inside. One side has a circular shape surrounded by flowing lines that resemble flames or sun rays. The lines convey motion and energy through their varied lengths and directions, creating an abstract dynamic composition.

Noonsun and Sails from By the Sea

Karl Schrag

1965

The image shows bold black lines and curves intersecting and flowing across a beige rectangular area on a textured blue background. The design forms an abstract composition. The name "Karl Schrag" is inscribed in the lower right corner of the artwork in a handwritten style.

By the Sea

Karl Schrag

1965

The image shows a landscape with a centered point of view. The horizon divides a red sky with swirling clouds from blue waves. Brushstrokes in the sky and vibrant colors create a dynamic composition. The stark white horizon enhances the contrast between the sky and sea.

Red Sky and Sea from By the Sea

Karl Schrag

1965

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1971

  • Freundlich, August L. Karl Schrag: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Graphic Works 1939-1970. Syracuse: Syracuse University, 1971.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: VIII/XVIII; lower right in graphite: Karl Schrag

Markings

"National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65510620

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