Down to the Sea at Night

1929

Martin Lewis

Associated Names
Martin Lewis

Artist, American, born Australia, 1881 - 1962

The image is a monochromatic artwork depicting a group of people on a beach. The horizon is positioned approximately a third from the top, where the sky meets the sea. The ocean appears calm with gentle waves. On the left side, a vintage car is partially visible, casting a shadow on the sand. In the middle, several figures in swimsuits walk towards the water. Beachgoers in the distance near the shoreline are walking or standing. The figures are sketched with detailed lines, giving texture and motion to the picture. The sky above is filled with crosshatch shading, contrasting with the lighter-toned beach and figures below. The entire scene is in black and white, emphasizing light and shadow across the beach and ocean.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1995

  • McCarron, Paul. The Prints of Martin Lewis: A Catalogue Raisonné. Bronxville, New York: M. Hausberg, 1995, p. 146, no. 79.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Martin Lewis imp.; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: 42 / Down to the Sea at Night

Wikidata ID

Q76440374

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