The Sea, Oregon Coast

1993

Gordon Waverly Gilkey

Associated Names
Gordon Waverly Gilkey

Artist, American, 1912 - 2000

The image depicts a seascape with swirling waves crashing. The horizon line is not prominent, suggesting an expansive ocean meeting tumultuous waves. The artwork utilizes dynamic brushstrokes or etching marks to convey movement and energy in the sea. The color scheme is monochromatic, with contrasting black and white shades highlighting textures and foamy spray. Dark elements resembling waves or rocks are depicted closely, contrasting with lighter areas resembling surf and spray further away. In the distance, the image fades into a dark sky or ocean, completing the moody seascape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and spitbite in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 x 44.5 cm (11 13/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 37.8 x 56.8 cm (14 7/8 x 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.99.15


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist to Jacob [1909-2001] and Ruth Kainen [1922-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4738); gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

along lower edge of print in graphite: The Sea-Oregon Coast / with deep appreciation to Ruth & Jacob Kainen / Trial Proof / Gordon Gilkey 1993

Markings

J + RCK stamp

Wikidata ID

Q76341690

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