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Seacoast by Moonlight [recto]
![Seacoast by Moonlight [recto], by Edward Moran, graphite, 1870](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/edward-moran--seacoast-by-moonlight-recto--3ad7ec1ad1d24c0b-w1024.webp)
Seacoast by Moonlight [recto] is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Edward Moran. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Seacoast by Moonlight is a drawing by Edward Moran, created around 1870. It is executed in graphite with white crayon on gray paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a moonlit beach scene at night, with waves crashing against the shore and indistinct figures standing near the water's edge. The focus is on capturing the mood of the scene under the dim light of the moon.
Technique & Style
Moran employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey the atmosphere of the scene. The use of graphite and white crayon on gray paper allowed him to achieve a range of tonal values, with the moonlight creating a subtle glow on the waves.
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Artist
Edward Moran (August 19, 1829 – June 8, 1901) was an English-born American painter who specialized in marine art. He is best known for his series of thirteen paintings on the maritime history of the United States.
