The artwork titled “Rocks on the beach. Gursuf” created by Ivan Shishkin in 1879, exemplifies the Realism art movement and is classified under the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a serene coastal scene featuring an assortment of rocks scattered along the beach at Gursuf. The composition is grounded in meticulous detail, capturing the rugged texture of the rocks and the natural setting adjacent to the sea. The use of shading and the interplay of light and shadow highlight the distinctive features of the rocky landscape. The quietude and natural beauty inherent in the landscape are expertly depicted, reflecting the Realism movement’s emphasis on accurately representing the natural world.
