Sea coast. Crimea 1890

"Sea Coast. Crimea" is an 1890 painting by Ukrainian artist, Arkhip Kuindzhi. This landscape painting showcases a seascape view of the Crimean Peninsula. Kuindzhi is known for his realistic, yet atmospheric depiction of nature. In this painting, the deep blue of the sea dominates the canvas, stretching out towards a distant mountainous horizon. The foreground features a rocky shoreline, sparsely covered in yellow grasses and a few green bushes. The composition is characterized by a sense of calm, emphasizing the vastness and tranquility of the Crimean landscape. Kuindzhi was a key figure in the development of Russian landscape painting, and this piece is representative of his distinctive style and artistic vision.