This stormy seascape by Gustave Courbet, a master of the Realist movement, captures the raw, untamed power of nature in the aftermath of a storm. The darkened shoreline, jagged rocks, and roiling crimson sky evoke a sense of both desolation and beauty, a hallmark of Courbet’s refusal to idealize the natural world. His bold brushwork and unfiltered use of color convey movement and mood over meticulous detail, inviting the viewer into a moment of elemental stillness and emotional gravity. The drama of sea and sky is framed by stained glass-inspired borders, enhancing its atmospheric intensity.