Ship in Rough Sea
- Artist
- Alfred Wallis
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Marina
The painting titled "Ship in Rough Sea" vividly captures the perilous encounter between the SS Alba, a Panamanian-registered vessel owned by Burger B., and the tumultuous waters off St Ives, Cornwall, in 1938. Rendered in a style reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism), the scene emphasizes raw emotion and simplified forms, evoking a sense of vulnerability amid nature’s fury. The swirling Marina-like waves and stark skies highlight the power of the sea, creating a dynamic and evocative portrayal of maritime danger and human struggle against the elements.
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