Flecks of Foam c. 1911 - 1912

"Flecks of Foam" is an oil painting on canvas created between 1911 and 1912 by American artist Henry Golden Dearth (1864-1918). The painting captures a seascape, likely along the coast of Maine, with a focus on the rocky shoreline and the churning sea. The impasto technique, visible in the thick brushstrokes of the painting, gives the work a textured, almost sculptural feel. Dearth's use of color is vibrant and expressive, particularly the contrasting greens of the water against the warm hues of the rocks, creating a visually dynamic composition that embodies the energy of the ocean. The artist's signature in the bottom right corner is clearly visible, a hallmark of this impressionistic work.