Accession Number1987/1.260
TitleCape Cod
Artist(s)Harry CallahanArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1972Medium & Supportgelatin silver print on paperDimensions 10 7/8 in x 11 7/8 in (27.62 cm x 30.16 cm);18 in x 15 in (45.72 cm x 38.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of ArtSubject matterThis black-and-white photograph depicts a view of the shore of Cape Cod, looking out towards the sea. Taken from an elevated point of view, we see a lone man in the foreground walking parallel to the shoreline. Horizontal white patterns created by breaking waves are visible on the water surface, while further out to sea, the water appears calm.
Physical DescriptionElevated, distant view of a lone man walking along a beach, with foamy breaking waves visible in the middleground.
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Keywords
Cape Cod
Figures
Waterscapes
beaches
human figures (visual works)
modern and contemporary art
seashores
sky
waves (natural events)