#02287 Modernism

The composition presents a coastal scene populated by three female figures. The background establishes a seascape dominated by a turquoise-green hue that suggests both water and sky merging into one indistinct plane. A lighthouse stands prominently on a rocky promontory in the distance, its stark white form contrasting with the surrounding colors. A single sailboat is visible near the lighthouse, adding a sense of scale and suggesting movement beyond the immediate foreground.
In the foreground, three women are depicted on what appears to be a beach strewn with large, irregularly shaped rocks. The woman closest to the viewer reclines languidly, her body clad in a vibrant red swimsuit. Her posture conveys relaxation and perhaps a degree of self-absorption. To her right, another figure sits cross-legged, her gaze directed downwards; she wears a purple swimsuit. The third woman, positioned further back and slightly left, is caught mid-action, raising her arms as if to brush away wind or water. She is dressed in a striped blue and white bathing suit. Her expression appears somewhat distressed, contrasting with the serenity of the reclining figure.
The artist’s use of color is notable. The bright, saturated hues – red, purple, and turquoise – create an atmosphere that feels both stylized and slightly artificial. The limited palette contributes to a flattened perspective, diminishing depth and emphasizing the figures as objects within a decorative arrangement.
Subtly, theres a sense of isolation conveyed by the scene. Despite their proximity, the women seem disconnected from one another, each absorbed in her own world. The lighthouse, while providing a visual anchor, also suggests distance and perhaps a longing for something beyond the immediate surroundings. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation tinged with a melancholic undertone – a moment captured that hints at unspoken narratives and individual experiences within a seemingly idyllic setting.