Calm after the storm – Expressionist painting by Annette Brasch
Size: 40cm x 15cm x 6cm (wxhxd)
Oil, acrylic, egg tempera on wood
Unique
The artwork is hand-signed by the artist.
This expressionist painting depicts a figure standing on the waves of a rushing sea. The upper part of the figure is rendered in delicate shades of pink and white, appearing fluid and almost transparent, like a cloth fluttering in the wind. The lower part glows in a vibrant, almost neon green. The background is a deep, mysterious dark blue, creating a strong contrast to the brightly lit central figure. The waves in the foreground are painted with dynamic, impasto brushstrokes in blue, white, and yellow, lending the painting a palpable sense of movement and emotional intensity. Dark rocks or seaweed at the bottom provide an earthy accent. The atmosphere is both dramatic and melancholic, captured by the bold application of paint and the raw aesthetic.
