“Big Sur” is a landscape artwork created in 1991 by Eyvind Earle in the United States. This piece is a notable example of the Magic Realism art movement.
The artwork depicts a coastal scene characterized by dramatic, stark contrasts and a surreal atmosphere. Large, dark cliffs descend sharply into a glowing shoreline, where the ocean meets the land in vivid, luminous hues of blue and green. A solitary tree branch extends from the right side of the composition, adding an element of delicate detail to the otherwise bold and sweeping landscape. The interplay of shadow and light across the terrain emphasizes the magical and dreamlike quality of the scene, consistent with the Magic Realism genre.
