On Long Island

1940

Elizabeth Olds

Associated Names
Elizabeth Olds

Artist, American, 1896 - 1991

The image shows several figures fishing by the water's edge. Closest to us are small boats on the sandy shore with grass tufts. People with fishing rods stand along the land curve. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the figures, distant structures, an open drawbridge for a sailing vessel, and a dynamic sky with clouds. Bold brushstrokes depict movement and liveliness. The color palette includes blues, yellows, and earth tones, with figures wearing red, blue, and yellow attire.
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Inscribed: On Long Island in script, in red crayon, bottom center
Signed: Elizabeth Olds 1940 in red crayon, lower right
On verso, title and date in grey crayon

Wikidata ID

Q76551598

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