Marina 1870

Gustave Courbet's "Marina" (1870) is a painting depicting a tumultuous seascape. The dark, stormy sky contrasts with the churning waves below, highlighted by flashes of white foam. A lone, red sailboat appears in the distance, dwarfed by the vastness of the ocean. Courbet, a prominent figure in the Realist movement, sought to depict everyday subjects with unflinching accuracy. This work exemplifies his approach, capturing the raw power of nature in a dramatic and immersive way.