Swimmer 1962

Alex Colville's "Swimmer" (1962) depicts a solitary figure swimming in a vast, dark sea. The muted colors and detailed rendering of the water create a sense of stillness and isolation. Colville, known for his meticulous realism, uses the figure to explore themes of human vulnerability and the vastness of nature. The composition's simplicity and evocative atmosphere make it a powerful example of Canadian realism.