The artwork “Gorse on a Sea Wall” by Graham Sutherland, created in 1939, belongs to the Neo-Romanticism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts an abstract representation of nature, characterized by bold and vivid colors. The background transitions from a bright yellow on the left to a deep red on the right, creating a stark contrast. Central to the composition is a white, lizard-like figure with spiky, gorse-like elements extending from its body. This creature appears to be entwined with and climbing over a series of dark, rock-like formations. The use of geometric shapes and organic forms conveys a sense of rugged natural landscape, while simultaneously imbuing the scene with an otherworldly and surreal quality. Sutherland’s distinctive style is evident in the interplay of contrasting colors and the detailed, almost fantastical portrayal of natural elements.
