The Sea at Bognor 1895

"The Sea at Bognor" (1895), a watercolor by Theodore Roussel (1847-1926), captures a serene coastal scene. The artwork, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, features a vast, emerald-green sea stretching towards a gray sky with a single, wispy cloud. The artist's use of horizontal brushstrokes adds a sense of depth and movement to the water. A sliver of sandy beach at the bottom of the composition completes the minimalist yet evocative scene. Roussel's work often explored natural subjects, like seascapes, and "The Sea at Bognor" exemplifies his ability to capture the tranquility of nature through his expressive brushwork.