The artwork, titled “Camp Forestia,” created by artist Peter Doig in 1996, is an exemplar of the Magic Realism art movement, and belongs to the landscape genre.
In the artwork, a solitary white house is prominently situated in the midst of a tranquil, forested background. The house’s reflection is depicted with striking clarity in the water below, suggesting a peaceful and serene environment. The dark, leafless trees in the background contrast starkly with the light tone of the house, fostering a mysterious and almost eerie atmosphere evocative of Magic Realism. The detailed representation and use of shadows and reflections emphasize the stillness and solitude of the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay between reality and illusion in this picturesque landscape.