Ocean

Ocean

Vartan Makhokhian

1918

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting depicts a turbulent sea with waves crashing against rocks in the foreground. The sky above is cloudy and gray, with a hint of sunlight peeking through the clouds. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting, with the dark shadows of the rocks and waves contrasting with the lighter tones of the sky and water. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the art of glazing.

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