Couple on Beach (1957) by Alex Colville

Couple on Beach - Alex Colville - 1957

Artwork Information

TitleCouple on Beach
ArtistAlex Colville
Date1957
Art MovementPrecisionism

About Couple on Beach

The artwork titled “Couple on Beach” was created by the artist Alex Colville in 1957. This painting is associated with the Precisionism art movement and can be classified as a genre painting, which depicts scenes of everyday life.

In “Couple on Beach,” Alex Colville portrays a serene and intimate moment shared by a couple at the seaside. The painting exhibits Colville’s characteristic precision and clarity with detailed rendering and meticulous composition. The scene captures the couple from behind, with the man seated upright and the woman lying beside him in a reclining position. Their relaxed postures suggest a moment of rest or contemplation as they take in the vast expanse of the sea before them. Both are dressed in swimwear appropriate for the 1950s, and a striped sunhat lies next to the woman, reinforcing the leisurely atmosphere. The horizon divides the painting almost equally between the calm blue sea and the sky dotted with soft cumulus clouds. The couple appears isolated in this tranquil landscape, with no other figures or distractions visible. The artwork evokes a sense of timelessness and a deep connection to the natural world.

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