Reginald Marsh

Study for Coney Island Beach
1940

Pencil sketch of a dynamic group of classical figures, possibly mythological, with various poses suggesting movement and interaction. Some figures appear to be reaching or looking towards the sky, while others are engaged in what seems to be a struggle or support. The background includes a faintly drawn scene with additional figures and architectural elements. The artwork is detailed with shading and fine lines, conveying a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

Pencil sketch of a dynamic group of classical figures, possibly mythological, with various poses suggesting movement and interaction. Some figures appear to be reaching or looking towards the sky, while others are engaged in what seems to be a struggle or support. The background includes a faintly drawn scene with additional figures and architectural elements. The artwork is detailed with shading and fine lines, conveying a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

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Date
1940

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 10 × 14in. (25.4 × 35.6 cm)

Accession number
80.31.88

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

API
artworks/2866

Reginald Marsh
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