The Open Studies No. 17: Drake's Beach, Afternoon

$115 USD

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Frame:White frame

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Museum-quality archival paper

Designed in our Napa studio

Abstract coastal wall art built in clean horizontal layers — a wide cream and mint sky, a broad pink atmosphere band at the horizon, a deep navy ocean line, then active surf and tidal foreground in teal, white, and blue below. The composition is the most stripped-back in the collection: four bands of color doing the whole job. Works well in a bedroom, living room, or bathroom where you want something genuinely serene without going minimal. White frame lets the cream sky dissolve into the border with no interruption.

Field Notes

Part of The Open Studies, drawn from Northern California's most color-forward landscapes. The reference is Drake's Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore — a west-facing arc of sand that catches the full afternoon light off the open Pacific, the sky going pink and soft in the hours before sunset while the ocean stays deep blue and the surf stays active. One of the quietest compositions in the collection, and one of the most versatile: works equally well as a standalone bedroom piece or as a calm counterpoint in a gallery wall built from busier Open Studies works. Ready to hang, no decisions left.

Print & Frame Quality

250gsm archival matte paper with a natural white, uncoated surface. Archival pigment inks rated for 100+ years of color stability. Pine wood frame with shatterproof plexiglass. Arrives ready to hang with included hardware.

Production & Sustainability

Printed to order using FSC-certified materials. No warehoused inventory, no overproduction. We print exactly what gets ordered.

Care & Display

For longest life, hang away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Designed for interior spaces — not recommended for outdoor areas.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

30-Day Returns: Not the right fit? Return your print within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items must be in original, sellable condition. You cover return shipping; we handle the rest.

Damage-Free or We Replace It: If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos—we'll ship a replacement immediately at no charge. No need to return the damaged item.

Questions? Email concierge@merrittlane.com - we typically respond within 24 hours.

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The Open Studies No. 17: Drake's Beach, Afternoon

$115 USD

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