Artwork
Souvenir of Coney Island
Souvenir of Coney Island is a print by the Impressionist artist Robert Frederick Blum. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Souvenir of Coney Island is a print by Robert Frederick Blum, created in 1880. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two children on a beach, one leaning on the other, with a ship visible in the distance. The scene is likely Coney Island, a well-known New York beach, as indicated by the artist's signature.
Technique & Style
The work features loose, sketchy lines and a rough, cracked texture, suggesting a sense of spontaneity and possibly wear over time. The artist's quick and observational style is evident in the rendering of the choppy waves and the children's casual posture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Frederick Blum was an American artist. He was one of the youngest members of the National Academy of Design and was President of the Painters in Pastel and a member of the Society of American Artists and the…
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