Coastal Scene at Sunset 1869

"Coastal Scene at Sunset" is a Romantic landscape painting by American artist William Bradford, created in 1869. The painting depicts a dramatic coastal scene with a rugged cliff face towering over a rocky shore. Bradford's signature style is evident in the depiction of the sea, with its powerful waves crashing against the rocks. The dramatic sunset sky, painted in warm golden hues, adds a sense of awe and grandeur to the scene. This painting exemplifies the 19th-century Romantic artistic movement, which emphasized the power and beauty of nature.