“Cliffs of Darkness” is a 1986 landscape artwork by Eyvind Earle, a notable contributor to the Magic Realism art movement, created in the United States. The artwork, which falls under the genre of landscape, is a striking representation evocative of rugged natural beauty and profound mystique.
The artwork showcases steep, jagged cliffs plunging into an ethereal, white abyss which could signify either snowy expanses or luminous waters. Dark, almost monochromatic hues dominate the cliffs, with intricate textures and shadows enhancing the feeling of depth and drama. The foreground features sharp, angular formations that seem to cascade downward, juxtaposed against smoother, more indistinct backdrops. The piece exudes a sense of both grandeur and isolation, capturing the quiet yet powerful presence of natural landscapes often associated with Eyvind Earle’s style within the Magic Realism movement.