1847
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Clearing Up, Coast of Sicily is a 1847 oil by Andreas Achenbach, depicting Sicily, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic seascape with a rocky coastline and turbulent waves. The sky is filled with dark clouds, but sunlight breaks through, illuminating the scene. In the foreground, the waves crash against the rocks, creating a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the painting. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's eye to the central scene. To learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro, look up chiaroscuro.
Andreas Achenbach (29 September 1815 – 1 April 1910) was a German landscape and seascape painter in the Romantic style.
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