This oil painting cardboard, titled "Sea and mountains", the composition is balanced and expansive, leading the viewer's eye across the calm, turquoise waters to the rocky shoreline and distant mountain peaks. The foreground features the shallow coastal waters, where subtle reflections of sky and vegetation blend into the sea’s dynamic surface. Hints of orange and green suggest underwater rocks or seaweed, adding depth and realism. The middle ground is dominated by the open sea, painted in deep blues, vibrant greens, and shimmering turquoise tones, indicating sunlight playing on the waves. A small white sailboat drifts in the distance, adding a focal point and a sense of scale, reinforcing the vastness of the seascape. The background features a rocky coastline with patches of greenery, transitioning into towering mountains, painted in muted grays and greens, suggesting distance and atmospheric perspective. The sky, filled with dynamic cloud formations in blues, grays, and whites, conveys a sense of movement and shifting weather. The composition creates a sense of freedom and open space, evoking the feeling of standing at the shore, gazing toward the horizon. The water is depicted with smooth yet textured strokes, capturing the fluidity and shimmer of the sea’s surface. The sky is rendered with broad, sweeping strokes, conveying the soft movement of clouds drifting above the mountains. The mountains and rocky shore feature strong, defined brushstrokes, emphasizing their rugged, solid nature. The foreground elements, such as underwater rocks, are painted with rich texture, creating depth and inviting the viewer into the scene. This bold and confident brushwork gives the painting a sense of spontaneity and energy, perfectly mirroring the natural forces of wind, water, and land. The open sea and distant mountains create a feeling of endless exploration and peaceful escape. The single sailboat adds a narrative element, suggesting a quiet journey across the water. The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner, subtly blending with the sea’s cool tones. The painting follows an impressionistic style, focusing on light, color, and movement rather than precise detail. The textured impasto application, vibrant color contrasts, and expressive brushwork make this painting a visually captivating and emotionally engaging seascape. 3775