Labrador Coast

About this work

This painting shows a stormy beach at dusk. Two kids in red and white stand near the water’s edge, one holding a stick. A small boat sits beached on the rocks, and a lone figure walks far off in the distance. The sky is thick with dark clouds, but a glowing patch of light breaks through near the horizon. The artist focused on how light hits the waves and clouds, making the scene feel dramatic but real. The colors are muted except for the bright red and white of the kids, which stand out against the gray rocks and water. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.