Woman by the Sea 1973

"Woman by the Sea" is a 1973 painting by American artist Will Barnet. Barnet's distinctive style of simplified forms and muted colors is on full display in this work. The composition, with the figure silhouetted against a vast expanse of sea and sky, creates a sense of solitude and introspection. The limited color palette, dominated by blues and grays, adds to the contemplative mood, making the viewer wonder about the woman's thoughts and emotions.