The artwork, titled “Fistral Bay, Cornwall, Evening,” was painted by David James in 1896. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of marina.
The artwork captures the raw, dynamic beauty of Fistral Bay in Cornwall during evening twilight. The painting vividly depicts turbulent ocean waves crashing against rugged rocks that punctuate the coastline, a testament to James’s skillful use of light and shadow to evoke a sense of motion and natural drama. Cloud formations hover above, rendered in soft, muted tones, while seagulls are seen soaring in the distance, enhancing the scene with a sense of depth and life. The overall composition conveys the rugged majesty of the seascape, making it a timeless representation of the marine environment.
