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
Lou Beach American, born Germany, 1947

The Wave
Chester Beach (American, 1881–1956)

By the Sea, Dieppe
Albert André (French, 1869-1954)

My Wife Eleanor
Chester Beach (American, 1881–1956)

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

Atlantic Coast
Harry Callahan American, 1912–1999

Watchtower with Geese (Hochsitz mit Gänsen)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

River Beach
Salvatore Pinto American, born Italy, 1905-1966

Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York
Artist unknown (American, 20th century)

"Untitled" (Silver Beach)
Felix Gonzalez-Torres American, born Cuba, 1957–1996

A Grey Day, Tangier
Sir John Lavery Irish, 1856-1941

Boats on the Beach at Étretat
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul)
Henri Edmond Cross (French, 1856–1910)

Beach Scene
David Smith American, 1906-1965

Étretat: The Beach and the Falaise d'Amont
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)