Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano 1990

"Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano" (1990) is a striking black and white photograph by renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, known for his seascapes. The minimalist composition captures the vast expanse of the Tyrrhenian Sea, with a clear horizon line separating the dark water from the equally vast expanse of the sky. The image’s stark simplicity invites contemplation on the vastness and power of nature. Sugimoto's seascapes transcend traditional landscape photography, evoking a sense of timelessness and the sublime, reflecting the artist's fascination with the intersection of photography and the natural world.