A Cornish Breaker (1896) by David James

A Cornish Breaker - David James - 1896

Artwork Information

TitleA Cornish Breaker
ArtistDavid James
Date1896
Art MovementRealism

About A Cornish Breaker

“A Cornish Breaker,” created by David James in 1896, is a notable artwork within the Realism art movement, characterized by its marina genre. The artwork, a testament to James’ mastery, vividly captures the essence of the sea with remarkable intricacy and attention to detail.

In “A Cornish Breaker,” expansive waves dominate the composition, each wave meticulously rendered to convey movement and power. The artist’s technique effectively captures the varying shades of blue and white, illustrating the surging sea foam and the turbulent motion of the ocean. The horizon, punctuated by distant, small ships, imparts a sense of scale and vastness to the scene, while the inclusion of seagulls in flight adds a dynamic, life-like quality. The sky overhead is serene with intermittent cloud formations, contrasting with the wild, restless nature of the sea below. This juxtaposition highlights the raw and untamed beauty of the Cornish coast, underscored by James’ commitment to Realism. Through his precise attention to natural elements, James not only depicts a seascape but also evokes an immersive, tangible sense of the maritime environment.

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