Reginald Marsh

Beach Scene
1952

A detailed pen and ink drawing from 1952 by R. Marsh, featuring a dynamic scene with classical figures in various poses. The central figures appear to be mythological, with a muscular male figure on the right and a female figure with flowing hair on the left, pointing towards the distance. In the background, a chaotic assembly of additional figures can be seen, with a cityscape faintly visible. The artwork is rich in movement and expression, capturing a dramatic moment that seems to be inspired by ancient myths or epics.
A detailed pen and ink drawing from 1952 by R. Marsh, featuring a dynamic scene with classical figures in various poses. The central figures appear to be mythological, with a muscular male figure on the right and a female figure with flowing hair on the left, pointing towards the distance. In the background, a chaotic assembly of additional figures can be seen, with a cityscape faintly visible. The artwork is rich in movement and expression, capturing a dramatic moment that seems to be inspired by ancient myths or epics.

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Date
1952

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Brush and ink, wash, and graphite pencil on paper (recto); Brush and ink, wash, and graphite pencil on paper (verso)

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 22 × 31 5/8in. (55.9 × 80.3 cm)

Accession number
80.31.12a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Felicia Meyer Marsh Bequest

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Reginald Marsh/Art Students League, New York/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Reginald Marsh
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