Bathing Beach

1925

George Overbury (Pop) Hart

Associated Names
George Overbury (Pop) Hart

Artist, American, 1868 - 1933

This is a painting of a coastal scene with figures near the sea. The image depicts a foggy or misty seascape with faint outlines of figures along the shore. These figures appear to be lounging or interacting near the water’s edge. The background is hazy, suggesting a landscape that fades into the distance. The colors are soft and muted, with a predominant use of blues and browns. The scene gives a sense of tranquility and movement, with waves crashing into the shore subtly captured. The water turns into wisps resembling mist in the air. This is in style of J.M.W. Turner, recognized for his atmospheric landscapes and use of light and color to evoke mood.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.61

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Cahill 1928, no. 40


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1951

  • Contemporary American Prints, Berlin, Germany, 1951-1952.

Bibliography

1928

  • Cahill, Holger. George O. 'Pop' Hart: Twenty-Four Selections from His Work. New York: The Downtown Gallery, 1928, p. 22, no. 40.

Wikidata ID

Q65072471

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