Painter, illustrator, and printmaker Reginald Marsh was renowned for his depictions of burlesque shows, throngs of crowds at Coney Island, and bustling ship harbors. Working in egg tempera, oil, ink, and watercolor, he observed everyday life in a style associated with the social realist tradition. Although primarily known for his paintings of New York City, Marsh also documented his travels throughout the United States and abroad, sketching on location and using photographs as reference.
