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Sally Brophy — Walking the Breakwater
Sally Brophy

Walking the Breakwater

2010

Walking the Breakwater depicts two figures traversing a stone jetty that extends into the sea, rendered in the white-line woodblock technique that emphasizes bold color separation and graphic clarity. The composition presents a cross-section view, simultaneously showing the breakwater's underwater foundation and the landscape beyond, with a lighthouse visible on the distant shore. The vibrant palette of blues, greens, oranges, and grays creates a dynamic maritime scene populated with seabirds and animated water patterns. This work exemplifies the Cape Cod regional art tradition, combining modernist formal principles with accessible coastal imagery that celebrates the everyday experience of New England seaside life.

Medium
Color white-line woodblock print
Dimensions

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $400$600

Lot 43

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Sally Brophy, Walking the Breakwater, 2010

Walking the Breakwater depicts two figures traversing a stone jetty that extends into the sea, rendered in the white-line woodblock technique that emphasizes bold color separation and graphic clarity. The composition presents a cross-section view, simultaneously showing the breakwater's underwater foundation and the landscape beyond, with a lighthouse visible on the distant shore. The vibrant palette of blues, greens, oranges, and grays creates a dynamic maritime scene populated with seabirds and animated water patterns. This work exemplifies the Cape Cod regional art tradition, combining modernist formal principles with accessible coastal imagery that celebrates the everyday experience of New England seaside life.

Medium
Color white-line woodblock print
Dimensions
24.8 x 24.8 cm
Year
2010
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

White-Line Woodblock, Seascape, Cape Cod, Lighthouse, Outdoor Recreation, Bold Color, Modernist, Color Print, Printmaking, Water And Land, Coastal Landscape, Breakwater, Nature Study, Figurative Art, Narrative Composition, New England, Regional Art, Cross-Section View, Maritime Theme