The artwork titled “The Sea at the Mouth of the Ebro” was created by M.C. Escher in the year 1922. This piece is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the landscape genre.
In the artwork, a serene coastal scene is depicted with a tranquil sea spreading out towards a distant shore. The foreground of the painting features the calm waters of the sea, tinted with shades of blue and green. As the viewer’s gaze moves upwards, the horizon is marked by a strip of land illuminated by the soft glow of sunlight, creating a delicate contrast between the land and the sea. Above, the sky stretches vast and ethereal with subtle gradations of pale colors that evoke a sense of calm and expansive openness. The distant mountains are rendered in gentle tones, adding depth and a poetic sense of far-reaching space to the composition. Overall, the artwork captures a moment of quiet beauty in the natural landscape, exemplifying Escher’s skillful integration of light and color.
