Beach in Normandy

Gustave Courbet’s "Beach in Normandy" captures the dramatic expanse of a coastal landscape under a vast, turbulent sky. The painting's central focus is the towering clouds, rendered with bold, expressive brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and impending weather. The beach below, composed of earthy tones, stretches out toward the horizon, its stillness contrasting with the dynamism of the sky above. Small rock formations punctuate the sandy expanse, adding depth and texture to the scene. Courbet's masterful handling of light and atmosphere evokes the raw power of nature, highlighting the ever-changing coastal environment.