The artwork named “Red Cables,” created by Fairfield Porter in 1940, belongs to the Contemporary Realism art movement and is classified under the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a scenic landscape featuring a coastal area with tranquil water, anchored boats, and a rugged shoreline. The foreground is dominated by a roughly constructed fence with bright red cables that delineate the boundary of the scene. The shoreline consists of rocky outcrops and vegetation with a mixture of green and brown hues. The background reveals a forested area on the right side and a slightly serene blend of land and water stretching into the distance. Above, the sky is expansively rendered with wispy clouds that enhance the overall calm and natural beauty of the landscape.
