Lou’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Word of Men
Lou Beach American, born Germany, 1947
S is for Sister/Blue is for Shoulder
The Wave
Chester Beach (American, 1881–1956)
By the Sea, Dieppe
Albert André (French, 1869-1954)
My Wife Eleanor
Iran: Washing and Scrubbing a Rug
Inge Morath American, born Austria, 1923–2002
The Beach at Sainte-Adresse
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)
Gypsy Women at Les Saintes Maries, Provence
William Russell Flint Scottish, 1880-1969
The Banks of the River Durance at Saint Paul
Paul Camille Guigou (French, 1834-1871)
Coney Island Beach
Reginald Marsh American, 1898-1954
Approximately 17 of 41 Sperm Whales Which Beached and Subsequently Died, Florence, Oregon, from the series "American Prospects"
Joel Sternfeld American, born 1944
Atlantic Coast
Harry Callahan American, 1912–1999
River Beach
Salvatore Pinto American, born Italy, 1905-1966
Watchtower with Geese (Hochsitz mit Gänsen)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010
"Untitled" (Silver Beach)
Felix Gonzalez-Torres American, born Cuba, 1957–1996
Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York
Artist unknown (American, 20th century)
Boats on the Beach at Étretat
A Grey Day, Tangier
Sir John Lavery Irish, 1856-1941
Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul)
Henri Edmond Cross (French, 1856–1910)
Beach Scene
David Smith American, 1906-1965