Poseidon Rushing over the Sea Surrounded by Nereids and Tritons
1917
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1917
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Poseidon Rushing over the Sea Surrounded by Nereids and Tritons is a 1917 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a swirling mass of bodies in the water. The colors are mostly dark blues and greens, with splashes of pale yellow and white. You can’t quite make out faces, just arms and legs tangled together as if caught in a storm. The artist used thick, textured strokes to create a chaotic, almost underwater scene. It looks like the figures are struggling or moving fast, blending into the water around them. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint layers create this dramatic texture.
