Benton Murdoch Spruance

The People Play - Summer
1941

A black and white lithograph depicting a bustling beach scene with numerous figures in swimwear. Some are lounging on the sand, others are climbing stairs, and a few are standing on balconies. Signs with text such as "ROOMS" and "TODAY G2-G2" are visible in the background, suggesting a lively, public setting. The artwork is detailed, with attention to the play of light and shadow, and captures a sense of movement and casual interaction among the beachgoers.
A black and white lithograph depicting a bustling beach scene with numerous figures in swimwear. Some are lounging on the sand, others are climbing stairs, and a few are standing on balconies. Signs with text such as "ROOMS" and "TODAY G2-G2" are visible in the background, suggesting a lively, public setting. The artwork is detailed, with attention to the play of light and shadow, and captures a sense of movement and casual interaction among the beachgoers.

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Date
1941

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 16 5/16 × 21 3/4in. (41.4 × 55.2 cm) Image: 13 7/8 × 18in. (35.2 × 45.7 cm)

Accession number
87.41

Edition
Ed. 40

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Print Purchase Fund and the Print Committee

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Benton Murdoch Spruance
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