Point Lobos, Carmel
1914
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From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1914
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows a rocky coastline with a tree in the foreground. The tree's branches stretch out over the water, and the rocky cliffs rise up behind it. The ocean is a deep blue, and the sky above is a lighter blue. The artist used a variety of colors to capture the textures of the rocks, tree, and water. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Childe Hassam.
