Figures at Seaside

Figures at Seaside

Saul Steinberg

1973

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a rocky seaside cliff with a winding path. Small figures walk along the edge, some standing near what look like crosses stuck in the ground. In the distance, a boat floats on the water, and the sky is lightly drawn with swirling lines. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to make the scene feel rough and unfinished. The crosses on the cliff might hint at something heavier beneath the simple drawing. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this drawing in person.

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