Two Women and Child on Beach 1916

Charles Demuth's 1916 watercolor, *Two Women and Child on Beach,* depicts a simple scene of three figures, two women and a child, standing and sitting on a beach. The figures are rendered in a loose and gestural style, with a soft, atmospheric quality. The composition is dominated by the vast expanse of the sky and water, which are painted in pale blues and grays, creating a sense of serenity and tranquility. The figures are silhouetted against the horizon, suggesting a sense of isolation and contemplation. This work exemplifies Demuth's characteristic style of combining realism and abstraction, capturing the essence of a moment in time through simple forms and subtle color washes.