Sandy Beach Romanticism

The deep hues of the purple sky faded to a blinding orange. Only half of the setting sun could be seen above the dark and seemingly bottomless aphotic ocean. The light from the sun sent a sharp line down the calm ocean waters making the sandy beach gleam with the radiance of its color. The unmoving ocean acquired small ripples that soon turned to folding waves. The white froth washed ashore to the sandy beach, leaving only the foam outline of the waves behind as a remembrance of where the last wave once was. Two palm trees, connected to a common base, reclined to one side. Its leaves slightly drooped at the tips while others sprang towards the sky. The prominence of the sun faded the color of the palm trees, only displaying the dark shadows and outlines of the trees to be seen. Small puffs of clouds became denser towards the top of the painting. The white cotton began to overlap until forming a single cloud. …show more content…
This painting, which possesses no name, relates closely with Romanticism as nature in its most raw from is displayed for the viewer. Though there are no images of animals, or marine life, the dangerousness of the island can be felt as well. Through the tumbling waves, blistering sun, and far off jungle, cautiousness is perceived by the onlooker. While viewing this painting, the pelting rain and lightning outside of a nearby window only enforced nature’s beauty and strength. Almost as if the storm outside was timed for my viewing of the dangers and beauty of nature, it is concluded that nothing can persuade the attitude of the outdoors.
Every factor that contributed towards the perception of the painting added weight to the painting itself. Cautiousness, beauty, danger, solidity and the rawness of the tropical island is persuaded into the onlooker’s emotion. The contrast of beauty and danger go hand in hand with the conflicting lighting and