Modernist Coastal Landscape Watercolor Painting

This artwork is a modernist coastal landscape executed in watercolor and potentially gouache or pastel on paper. The composition features rolling sand dunes in the foreground and mid-ground, leading toward a narrow strip of dark blue ocean on the horizon under a pale, overcast sky. The color palette is composed of soft pastels, including seafoam green, lavender, muted ochre, and pale pink, applied with fluid, expressive brushstrokes that suggest movement and light. The style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century American modernism, focusing on atmospheric abstraction rather than literal detail. The painting is professionally housed in a double-matted presentation: an inner white mat followed by a broad, deep royal blue mat, all enclosed in a simple silver-toned metallic frame. While no signature is immediately legible in the lower corners through the glazing, there appears to be a faint mark or inscription in the bottom right corner of the paper. The condition appearing through the glass is good, with no obvious signs of foxing, water damage, or significant fading, though the frame shows light surface wear and minor scuffing. The craftsmanship displays a confident hand and a sophisticated understanding of color theory, indicating a trained artist. The estimated period for this piece is the late 20th century.