The artwork titled “Beach. Mary-Howe” was created by Ivan Shishkin in the year 1889. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape.
The artwork captures a serene coastal landscape, portrayed with meticulous detail typical of the Realism movement. The scene is enveloped in a tranquil yet somewhat melancholic atmosphere. In the foreground, the sandy beach stretches out with sparse vegetation and scattered rocks, creating a rugged and natural character. To the left, a cluster of trees stands against the sky, their branches gently swaying in the wind, adding a dynamic element to the composition. The middle ground leads the viewer’s eye towards the horizon, where the beach meets the calm sea. Soft, diffused light from the setting sun casts a gentle glow over the scene, accentuating the texture of the sand and the subtle ripples on the water. The sky dominates the composition with its expansive cloud formations, depicted in a skillful interplay of light and shadow. Birds can be seen soaring in the sky, adding a sense of movement and life to the otherwise tranquil setting.
