Coast at Monterey, California

Burr combined traditional etching with drypoint, allowing him to render both crisp, linear details and delicate tonal washes. Sharp incised lines define the tree trunk, branches, and rugged rocks, whereas softer, burr‑produced marks create the atmospheric clouds and water surface. The use of laid paper adds a subtle texture that enhances the print’s muted, monochromatic atmosphere.

Although Burr is chiefly associated with desert and mountain subjects, this coastal print demonstrates his broader interest in American landscapes. Produced in the mid‑1920s, it entered the market through the artist’s usual channels and has since been held in several regional collections, reflecting its role in documenting the varied geography that occupied Burr’s artistic focus.