March of Summer 1937

"March of Summer" is a 1937 lithograph by Alice Harold Murphy, a renowned American artist known for her social realist style. This black and white print captures the essence of a summer day at the beach, depicting three women in simple dresses on a rocky shoreline. The scene, rendered with stark realism, evokes a sense of quiet contemplation as the women gaze out at the water and sailboats in the distance. The subtle contrast between the light and dark tones in the lithograph adds depth and dimension to the composition, highlighting the figures and the rough texture of the rocks. "March of Summer" exemplifies Murphy's ability to portray the everyday lives of ordinary people with sensitivity and poetic nuance.