The artwork, titled “Black Sea,” was created by Milton Avery in 1959. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of marina.
The artwork features a stark and striking contrast between dark and light. The upper portion, presumed to be the sea, is rendered in deep, almost black tones, while the middle section transitions into a white, wave-like border. The majority of the canvas is dominated by an expansive area of earthy, sand-like hue, which can be interpreted as a shoreline. The simplicity and minimalism in the use of color and form are emblematic of Avery’s distinctive style, capturing the essence of a seascape with minimal detail yet profound expression.
