A serene coastal scene captured by André Kertész on New Year's Day in Martinique, this gelatin silver print reflects the photographer's signature poetic sensitivity to light and composition. The image transforms an ordinary moment into a quietly contemplative study, balancing the natural landscape with a sense of solitude and stillness. Printed later from the original negative, the work exemplifies Kertész's enduring ability to find emotional depth in understated, everyday subjects.