Casa do Rio Beach, Goa 

John Miller painted this view of Casa do Rio Beach in Goa with serene harmony using watercolour. The composition is dominated by a palette of soothing purples and blues, offset by the expanse of sandy white beach, evoking a contemplative and calming mood. Miller divides the pictorial space into distinct horizontal bands. This structure is a key aspect of the painting's formal strategy. The beach occupies the lower portion of the composition, while the sea, horizon, and sky are stacked above, creating a sense of receding depth. A dark boat on the right pierces this harmony, and the silhouettes of figures on the beach introduce a human element. The soft brushstrokes and diluted washes capture the diffused light of the coastal atmosphere. This tranquil scene emphasizes the quiet interplay between color and form. It moves beyond mere representation, to embrace a semiotic interplay of light and shadow. The painting invites us to engage with the structural elements that shape our perception and understanding of space, nature, and the sublime.