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Seascape Etching

"La Plage de la Panne, " Seascape Etching signed by James Ensor
"La Plage de la Panne, " Seascape Etching signed by James Ensor

"La Plage de la Panne, " Seascape Etching signed by James Ensor

By James Ensor

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"La Plage de la Panne" is an original etching by James Ensor. The artist signed the piece in plate in the lower right and signed, titled, and dated it below the plate in pencil. This...

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Early 1900s Landscape Prints

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Etching

Sepia Seascape, Limited Edition Etching

Sepia Seascape, Limited Edition Etching

By Ian Laurie

Located in Brecon, Powys

His own hobby of sketching soon became etching and it wasn't long before he was producing his own limited edition etchings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Etching

Surreal Seascape, Surrealist Etching and Aquatint by Jorge Camacho
Surreal Seascape, Surrealist Etching and Aquatint by Jorge Camacho

Surreal Seascape, Surrealist Etching and Aquatint by Jorge Camacho

By Jorge Camacho

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jorge Camacho, Cuban (1934 -2011) - Surreal Seascape, Year: 1976, Medium: Etching and Aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: XXXVI/XLV, Image Size: 10 x 7.5 inches, Si...

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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Untitled - Seascape at Night, Aquatint Etching by Tighe O'Donoghue
Untitled - Seascape at Night, Aquatint Etching by Tighe O'Donoghue

Untitled - Seascape at Night, Aquatint Etching by Tighe O'Donoghue

By Tighe O'Donoghue

Located in Long Island City, NY

Untitled - Seascape at Night Tighe O’Donoghue, American (1942–2023) Date: 1985 Etching with Aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 99 Image Size: 11 x 14 inches Size: 22 ...

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1980s Folk Art More Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Jan Dingle, Far Seas, Limited Edition Etching Print, Seascape Art, Art Online
Jan Dingle, Far Seas, Limited Edition Etching Print, Seascape Art, Art Online

Jan Dingle, Far Seas, Limited Edition Etching Print, Seascape Art, Art Online

By Jan Dingle

Located in Deddington, GB

Jan Dingle Far Seas Limited Edition Etching Print Edition of 180 Image Size: H 9cm x W 6.5cm Sheet Size: H 19cm x W 15cm Signed and Numbered Sold Unframed Please note that any insitu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Paper, Etching

19th century etching black and white seascape print figure waves rocks signed
19th century etching black and white seascape print figure waves rocks signed

19th century etching black and white seascape print figure waves rocks signed

By James Fagan

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Fisherman's Catch" is a signed (in pencil lower right and in plate lower left) etching by James Fagan. It depicts a fisherman walking on a beach in black and white. It is signed...

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1880s American Realist Landscape Prints

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Etching

19th century etching black and white seascape print boats water buildings signed
19th century etching black and white seascape print boats water buildings signed

19th century etching black and white seascape print boats water buildings signed

By Thomas Moran

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This black and white etching by American painter and print maker of the Hudson River School in New York: Thomas Moran, is a rare Klackner #53 of the catalogue raisonné, depicting "Th...

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1880s Hudson River School Landscape Prints

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Parchment Paper, Etching

Crab Boats, Southampton Water /// Impressionist British Seascape Ship Maritime
Crab Boats, Southampton Water /// Impressionist British Seascape Ship Maritime

Crab Boats, Southampton Water /// Impressionist British Seascape Ship Maritime

By Aileen Mary Elliot

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

She produced drawings, etchings and paintings of ships, boats, seascapes and harbour scenes and was a regular exhibitor, between 1922 and 1940, at the Royal Academy and the Royal Sco...

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1920s Modern Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Drypoint, Etching, Intaglio

"We Are Coming Home " Contemporary female artist figurative seascape signed
"We Are Coming Home " Contemporary female artist figurative seascape signed

"We Are Coming Home " Contemporary female artist figurative seascape signed

By Ananda Kesler

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Ananda Kesler Born 1976 Haifa, Israel. Ananda Kesler has exhibited her paintings in galleries throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Galerie Metanoia in Paris, France; Galleria Il...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape
Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Pacific Ocean Currents" is a handmade cyanotype print of rough water texture resembling Pacific Ocean swell. Details: + ...

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2010s Realist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Emulsion, Engraving, Etching

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition
Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful cyanotype is titled "Long Wave in Venice Beach" and it shows an outstanding wave in one of the most iconic ...

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2010s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Emulsion, Watercolor, Engraving, Etching, Monotype

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"Sails and Trees", abstract seascape etching, aquatint, Cape Cod.

"Sails and Trees", abstract seascape etching, aquatint, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Sails and Trees" is a dramatic black and white etching seascape with sugar lift and soft ground, reflecting the artist's engagement with the land and sea of Provincetown, Cape Cod,...

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1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Black and White, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

"Inadvertencies", abstract, textured  seascape etching print, rich black weld.

"Inadvertencies", abstract, textured seascape etching print, rich black weld.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Inadvertencies" is a graphic abstract black and white etching print made using metal weld on a steel plate with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels. It is pr...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

"Red And Black", abstract seascape etching, aquatint print, Cape Cod.

"Red And Black", abstract seascape etching, aquatint print, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Red and Black" is a large and dramatic multiple plate etching print with sugar lift and soft ground and aquatint, inspired by the artist's lifetime engagement with the sea, Cape Cod...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Distilllations, abstract seascape etching, black and white, Long Island shore.
Distilllations, abstract seascape etching, black and white, Long Island shore.

Distilllations, abstract seascape etching, black and white, Long Island shore.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

A graphic black and white etching with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels. A lifelong sailor, Ms. Scott lives in Greenport, an old fishing village on Long Is...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

“Silver”, abstract seascape etching and aquatint print, Cape Cod, boats.

“Silver”, abstract seascape etching and aquatint print, Cape Cod, boats.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

“Silver” is a large and dramatic multiple plate etching and aquatint seascape print with a nautical theme.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Black and White, Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Salt Marsh North, abstract seascape etching print, Long Island shore.

Salt Marsh North, abstract seascape etching print, Long Island shore.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

" Salt Marsh, North" is an abstract graphic black and white etching landscape print with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels. It is hand printed in velvety ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

"Similitudes", abstract seascape etching print, grays, black, Long Island shore.

"Similitudes", abstract seascape etching print, grays, black, Long Island shore.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Similitudes" is a a graphic black and white etching, engraving, and aquatint with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels. Printed in black with gray tones on 10...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Stirling Pond, abstract seascape etching print, black, gray, Long Island shore.

Stirling Pond, abstract seascape etching print, black, gray, Long Island shore.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

“Sterling Pond” is an abstract graphic black and white etching seascape print with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels and intimations of the marshes on Coast...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

"Salt Marsh East", abstract seascape etching print, black, grays, Long Island.

"Salt Marsh East", abstract seascape etching print, black, grays, Long Island.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Salt Marsh, East" is graphic abstract seascape black and white etching with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels or familiar marshes.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

"Salt Marsh North", abstract seascape etching print, black, gray, Long Island.

"Salt Marsh North", abstract seascape etching print, black, gray, Long Island.

By Arden Scott

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Salt Marsh North" is a graphic black and white abstract landscape etching print with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of sailing vessels. Printed in cool black and gray on 1...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

"Still Boats and Moon", abstract seascape aquatint, etching, graphite, black.

"Still Boats and Moon", abstract seascape aquatint, etching, graphite, black.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Still Boats and Moon" is a dramatic black and white soft ground and aquatint seascape etching. It is inspired by the artist's lifetime engagement with the sea, Cape Cod, and the mar...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Black and White, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Central Park #2 1949 Etching

Central Park #2 1949 Etching

By Seymour Tubis

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1949 abstracted seascape etching entitled Central Park #2 is by Santa Fe artist Seymour Tubis (1919-1993).

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1940s Modern Landscape Prints

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Etching

"Flowers and Sails (red/yellow)", abstract seascape print, red, pink, yellow.

"Flowers and Sails (red/yellow)", abstract seascape print, red, pink, yellow.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Flowers and Sails (red/yellow)" is a vibrant still life and seascape etching and aquatint print inspired by the artist's over sixty year tenure as a summer resident of Provincetown ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

"Notes From The Edge Of The World Eight", abstract seascape print, turquoise.
"Notes From The Edge Of The World Eight", abstract seascape print, turquoise.

"Notes From The Edge Of The World Eight", abstract seascape print, turquoise.

By Ken Buhler

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Notes From The Edge Of The World eight" is a large lyrical abstract seascape etching, sugar lift, spit bite and aquatint print, printed in turquoise blue and sanguine red ink.

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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Signed Abstract Etching of a Seascape
Signed Abstract Etching of a Seascape

Ian LaurieSigned Abstract Etching of a Seascape

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H 13.98 in W 12.41 in D 0.2 in

Signed Abstract Etching of a Seascape

By Ian Laurie

Located in York, GB

Abstract etching of a seascape by Ian Laurie (B.1933). Signed and numbered 4/25.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Etching

"Lackawanna Ferry", 1947, Monochromatic Etching on Paper Seascape
"Lackawanna Ferry", 1947, Monochromatic Etching on Paper Seascape

"Lackawanna Ferry", 1947, Monochromatic Etching on Paper Seascape

By Seymour Tubis

Located in San Francisco, CA

This November 1947 etching on paper seascape of Hoboken, New Jersey entitled "Lackawanna Ferry" is by Santa Fe native artist Seymour Tubis (1919-1993).

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1940s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Paper, Etching

"Ryder's Tree", seascape aquatint, etching print, black and white, Cape Cod.

"Ryder's Tree", seascape aquatint, etching print, black and white, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Ryder's Tree" is a dramatic black and white etching with sugar lift and soft ground, inspired by the artist's over 60 years as summer resident of Provincetown on Cape Cod, and refl...

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1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Black and White, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

"Through the Trees (Yellow)", abstract seascape aquatint print, Cape Cod.

"Through the Trees (Yellow)", abstract seascape aquatint print, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Through The Trees (Yellow)" is a bold landscape etching and aquatint print of trees and the sea, reflecting the artist's long engagement with the landscape of Provincetown on Cape C...

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1990s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

"Sea #4", color aquatint, spit bite, soft seascape, blue, violet, grey, ochre

"Sea #4", color aquatint, spit bite, soft seascape, blue, violet, grey, ochre

By Katherine Bowling

Located in Steamboat Springs, CO

A beautiful soft seascape by Katherine Bowling printed from 6 aquatint and spitbite plates. The delicate colors and sideways drips in pinks, violet, blues, and grey make this a quiet...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Color, Etching, Intaglio, Aquatint

Though the Trees (black and white), abstract seascape aquatint print, Cape Cod.

Though the Trees (black and white), abstract seascape aquatint print, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Through The Trees (Black and White)" is bold abstract seascape with trees aquatint and etching, reflecting the artist's love of the landscape of Provincetown on Cape Cod, where he h...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Black and White, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Though the Trees (black and white), abstract seascape aquatint print, Cape Cod.

Though the Trees (black and white), abstract seascape aquatint print, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Through The Trees (Black and White)" is bold abstract seascape with trees aquatint and etching, reflecting the artist's love of the landscape of Provincetown on Cape Cod, where he h...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Black and White, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Notes From The Edge Of The World #9, abstract seascape print, orange, sanguine.
Notes From The Edge Of The World #9, abstract seascape print, orange, sanguine.

Notes From The Edge Of The World #9, abstract seascape print, orange, sanguine.

By Ken Buhler

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Notes From The Edge Of The World" is a lyrical sugar lift, and aquatint etching print inspired by the artist's observation of marine life in tidal pools on the coast of Ireland. Pr...

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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Long Wave in Venice Beach, Nautical Cyanotype, Seascape in Indigo, Coastal Blue
Long Wave in Venice Beach, Nautical Cyanotype, Seascape in Indigo, Coastal Blue

Long Wave in Venice Beach, Nautical Cyanotype, Seascape in Indigo, Coastal Blue

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful cyanotype is titled "Long Wave in Venice Beach" and it shows an outstanding wave in one of the most iconic ...

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2010s Post-Minimalist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Engraving, Etching, M...

"Rocks at Sea" Seascape Etching
"Rocks at Sea" Seascape Etching

"Rocks at Sea" Seascape Etching

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning etching of ocean waves crashing against the rocks done by Fred Graf, titled "Rocks at Sea" circa 1940. Etching is not framed.

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Mixed Media

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Etching

Mid Century Cape of Good Hope Seascape Etching
Mid Century Cape of Good Hope Seascape Etching

Mid Century Cape of Good Hope Seascape Etching

By John Stoll

Located in Soquel, CA

Original etching of a dramatic ocean scene capturing an historic tall ship with five masts battling the wind and the waves by John Theodore Edward Stoll (b. Germany; 1889, d. Califor...

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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Paper, Printer's Ink, Etching

Seascape at Cadaques - Original etching - 50ex / 1967
Seascape at Cadaques - Original etching - 50ex / 1967

Seascape at Cadaques - Original etching - 50ex / 1967

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Paris, IDF

Salvador DALI Seascape at Cadaques (Plage à Cadaques) Original drypoint etching Blind stamp signature Numbered / 50 copies On Arches vellum 50 x 66 cm (c. 20 x 26 in) References : ...

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1960s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Drypoint

"Sausalito" Harbor Seascape Drypoint Etching on Paper
"Sausalito" Harbor Seascape Drypoint Etching on Paper

"Sausalito" Harbor Seascape Drypoint Etching on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

"Sausalito" Harbor Seascape Drypoint Etching on Paper Lovely drypoint etching of Sausalito harbor by Harriet Gene Roudebush (American, 1908-1998).

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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Paper, Ink, Drypoint

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape
Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Pacific Ocean Currents" is a handmade cyanotype print of rough water texture resembling Pacific Ocean swell. Details: + ...

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2010s Realist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Emulsion, Engraving, Etching, Paper

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape
Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Pacific Ocean Currents" is a handmade cyanotype print of rough water texture resembling Pacific Ocean swell. Details: + ...

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2010s Realist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Emulsion, Engraving, Etching

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition
Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful cyanotype is titled "Long Wave in Venice Beach" and it shows an outstanding wave in one of the most iconic ...

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2010s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Engraving, Etching, Monotype, Paper

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition
Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful cyanotype is titled "Long Wave in Venice Beach" and it shows an outstanding wave in one of the most iconic ...

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2010s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Engraving, Etching, M...

Marine
Marine

Eugène Louis BoudinMarine, c. 1820

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H 14.25 in W 11.88 in

Marine

By Eugène Louis Boudin

Located in Plano, TX

Housed in a 14 1/4 x 11 7/8-inch archival mat. A contemplative seascape based on an etching by the famous French painter, Eugene Boudin (1824-1898).

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Late 19th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Etching

Mount Monadnock
Mount Monadnock

Mount Monadnock

By Frank Weston Benson

Located in Milford, NH

Benson was well known for his impressionist landscapes and seascapes, and etchings of hunting scenes. Watercolor on paper, signed lower left F.W.

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Waterco...

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Paper, Watercolor

Minimalist Coastal Scene Late 1930s Etching
Minimalist Coastal Scene Late 1930s Etching

Minimalist Coastal Scene Late 1930s Etching

By Sam Hugh Harris

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 1930s abstracted coastal seascape etching on paper is by artist, poet and writer, Sam Hugh Harris who painted in the great traditions of Modern Art including Impressionism ...

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1930s Modern Landscape Prints

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Etching

Through The Trees (March), abstract seascape color etching, Cape Cod.

Through The Trees (March), abstract seascape color etching, Cape Cod.

By Paul Resika

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Through The Trees (March)" is a dramatic abstract multiple plate seascape etching with sugar lift and soft ground, Printed in full color on 100% cotton rag paper, signed in pencil,...

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1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

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Seascape Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact seascape etching you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a seascape etching from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right seascape etching is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige and blue. Finding an appealing seascape etching — no matter the origin — is easy, but Félix Hilaire Buhot, Carlo Carrà, Salvador Dalí, James Ensor and Jan Dingle each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in etching, engraving and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large seascape etching can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller seascape etching, measuring 5 high and 5.91 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Seascape Etching?

The average selling price for a seascape etching we offer is $751, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.

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Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

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