Artwork
Clouds over the Black Sea--Crimea
Clouds over the Black Sea--Crimea is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Boris Anisfeld. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Clouds over the Black Sea—Crimea is a 1906 oil painting by Boris Anisfeld, created during his early career. It is a seascape that showcases the artist's use of color and texture to evoke a sense of atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a calm coastal scene with clouds drifting over the Black Sea, a ship visible in the distance. Shades of blue and gray dominate, with white clouds scattered across the sky, creating a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Anisfeld's painterly approach is influenced by Post-Impressionism, evident in the visible brushstrokes that give the painting a sense of movement and energy. The texture of the oil paint adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection. It was created during Anisfeld's early career, a period that preceded his later work as a Symbolist stage designer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld (14 October 1878 – 4 December 1973) was a Russian-American painter during the Modernist period, best known for his Symbolist stage designs.
