by Lüthi (alias Abdelghafar)

Artwork Description

Volcanic island

100.0 x 80.0 cm

This captivating oil painting portrays the dramatic moment of a volcanic eruption in the middle of the ocean. With skilful brushstrokes and an expressive colour palette, a scene of elemental power and natural beauty has been created. In the centre of the painting, a dark, rocky volcanic island rises out of the deep blue sea. A mighty column of smoke billows from the volcano's crater, spreading out into an extensive cloud formation in the sky. The composition is dominated by horizontal lines - the horizon, the cloud bank and the surface of the sea divide the picture into clear zones. This structure is broken by the vertical line of rising smoke, emphasising the explosive nature of the event depicted. The waves rippling around the island have fine turquoise-coloured highlights, adding depth and movement to the water.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Oil

Genre: Realism