The artwork, titled “Two Horizons, A Thousand,” was created by Francesco Clemente in 1978 and belongs to the Transavantgarde movement. This piece falls within the marina genre of art, depicting themes related to the sea or seascapes.
The artwork portrays a surreal seascape featuring a sandy beach in the foreground, leading to the rippling waves of the ocean. Above the horizon is a vast, cloudy sky infused with shades of blue and white. Dominating the scene is a peculiar element: a long, thin line resembling a stem or tether ascending from the beach to the upper part of the artwork, culminating in a seashell-like object. The seashell appears to be suspended ambiguously in the sky, creating a dreamlike, almost otherworldly atmosphere. The overall tone of the scene evokes a sense of contemplation and mystery, characteristic of the Transavantgarde movement, where traditional boundaries and artistic norms are often challenged and transcended.
