Bertys Bay

Description

Author: Zaytsev, Yury. 1884-1972
A seascape depicting a harbour basin. In the foreground, at the second pier, is a moored vessel with a tall mast and superstructure. Nearby, along the nearer pier, are groups of people and stacked cargo. In the background, along the horizon line, the silhouettes of several vessels and port structures are discernible, rendered in light, airy brushwork in a hazy blue palette. The painting is distinguished by a free, painterly manner built on the interplay of broad colour planes of water, sky, and ship silhouettes.