Kynance
The Met
Artist: John Brett(British, Bletchingly 1831–1902 London)
Date: 1888
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 7 x 14 1/8 in. (17.8 x 35.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Theodore Rousseau Jr., 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Sandy beach with large dark rock formations, ocean waves, and a pale sky
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a panoramic coastal scene dominated by large rock formations, a sandy beach, and the ocean under a pale sky. The horizon line is low. In the foreground, a light tan sandy beach stretches across the bottom, with wet, reflective sand near the water's edge. Waves with white foam roll onto the shore on the left, creating a gentle curve in the sand. Several massive, dark, jagged rock formations are scattered throughout the scene. On the far left, a large, dark brown and gray rock sits partially in the water, with waves breaking against its base. Towards the center, a prominent, tall, and pointed dark rock rises sharply from the sand, displaying textured surfaces with hints of reddish-brown and dark gray. Further back and to the right, another substantial dark rock formation is positioned on the right side of the scene. Beyond these foreground rocks, more dark, rugged hills and rock outcrops are visible, some topped with patches of green and yellow-green vegetation, particularly on the right side. Glimpses of deep blue ocean water are visible between the rock formations in the mid-ground. The sky above is a soft, pale pinkish-beige, with subtle variations in tone suggesting light clouds.
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