Lot 166 | WILLIAM SAMUEL HORTON (1865-1936)Beach in the Sunsigned W. S. Horton and
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dated 1914, 1.r. - - oil on canvas25 1/8 x 30 1/4 in. (64 x 76.9 cm.)PROVENANCEM. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New YorkHorton travelled frequently throughout Europe and painted scenes in England, Italy and France as well as in New York. As an Impressionist, he was primarily concerned with color and the effects of light on form; and he also had an interest in fashion. This scene combines these two elements and is one of approximately twelve beach subjects executed by the artist. The water and sky exhibit Horton's sensitivity to light and color, while the various outfits and hats of the beachgoers display his fascination with costume. The frivality of the scene is brought up-to-date by the young boy distributing news about the War.
