Original Oil Seascape by Marshall Everett Merritt – “Moon Surf,” C. Mid-20th C.

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Original Oil Seascape by Marshall Everett Merritt – “Moon Surf,” c. Mid-20th Century

Striking original oil on canvas seascape by … Read more Original Oil Seascape by Marshall Everett Merritt – “Moon Surf,” c. Mid-20th Century

Striking original oil on canvas seascape by American Impressionist painter Marshall Everett Merritt (1904–1978), a well-known California artist celebrated for his dramatic coastal scenes. Titled “Moon Surf,” this evocative painting captures powerful waves crashing against rugged rock formations under atmospheric, moonlit conditions—an iconic subject within Merritt’s oeuvre.

Painted in rich, layered brushstrokes, the composition conveys movement and energy through luminous surf, deep blue-gray skies, and expressive rocky outcroppings. Merritt’s mastery of light is evident in the glowing water and misty spray, hallmarks of his coastal works inspired by the Monterey Peninsula and Northern California shoreline.

The painting is signed lower left and presented in a substantial, custom rustic wood frame that complements the rugged seascape beautifully. Merritt exhibited widely throughout California, including venues such as the de Young Museum, and was an active member of the Artists’ Guild of America and the Los Gatos Art Association, where he served as vice president during the 1950s.

A compelling and decorative mid-century California seascape—ideal for collectors of West Coast art or dramatic coastal paintings.

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Artist: Marshall Everett Merritt (American, 1904–1978)

Title: Moon Surf

Medium: Oil on canvas

Signature: Signed lower left

Canvas Size: Approx. 20" H × 40" W

Custom Framed Size: Approx. 28.5" H × 48.5" W × 2.5" D

Condition: Very good vintage condition; light, age-appropriate wear to frame See less