In the Surf (recto)

Edward H. Potthast painted ‘In the Surf (recto)’ around c. 1910. Oil on panel. The work shows people enjoying leisure time at the beach, a common theme in his art.

The painting measures approximately 10 x 14 inches. It’s a small panel, typical for sketches Potthast made at the beach.

Potthast often depicted scenes of leisure at beaches and parks in New York and New England. This aligns with the subjects seen in ‘In the Surf (recto).’

He studied at the Royal Academy in Munich before returning to the United States. He spent much of his career in New York City.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/2001.41.a