Quiet Cove from By the Sea

1965/1966

Karl Schrag

Associated Names
Karl Schrag

Artist, American, 1912 - 1996

The image features a stylized landscape with a small rectangular view framed by a larger expanse of plain paper. The point of view appears slightly elevated, showing a reflective body of water among dense vegetation. A gap in the foliage near the horizon reveals a silhouette that could be a distant hill or mountain against a bright sky. Bold and abstract brushstrokes, or etched lines, create textured impressions of trees and plants with swirling patterns. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white, emphasizing the intricate patterns and play of light and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint 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: 10 x 15.1 cm (3 15/16 x 5 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 38.6 x 38.4 cm (15 3/16 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1968.24.109.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Freundlich 1971, no. 153

  • Series Title

    By the Sea: no.17 [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

Q65510625

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