Description
This plein air seascape presents the blue-green waters of Sutro Baths in San Francisco in 1990, where waves break against rugged coastal rocks and sunlight falls across the distant guano-covered outcropping. A small fisherman stands on the foreground ledge, giving the expansive shoreline a quiet human presence. Because the land bridge leading to this famous fishing rock has since eroded, this pastel painting represents a true slice of time. Layered pastel color and soft, textured brushwork convey the restless movement of the water and the strong wind that often sweeps through this familiar San Francisco destination. Created on August 19, 1990, the work is catalogued as No. 7 Sutro Baths, Fishing Rock Before the Land Bridge Eroded, SF CA. Its cool coastal palette would make a refreshing addition to your space. This is part of a series of 15 original pastels completed on location in San Francisco, California between 1988 to 1991.
