Eugene O'Neill sitting in patio louge chair in swim robe

Eugene O'Neill sitting in patio lounge chair in swim robe
Casa Genotta, May, 1936
Photographer: Carl Van Vechten
Size: 8 x 10

NOTES: Inscribed by Carlotta on verso.

INSCRIPTION: (On verso)

Gene -- in patio -- Casa Genotta -- just up from swimming -- 1936

O'Neill felt more at ease in the water than on land and found swimming almost as essential as writing to his mental and emotional well-being. Throughout his life he resided near the sea and made swimming part of his daily routine.