The Green Wave, Vorhor

"Vorhor, the Green Wave" by Georges Lacombe, created between 1896–97, is a celebrated painting housed at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Using egg tempera, Lacombe captures the dramatic cliffs of Vorhor in Brittany, drawing inspiration from Japanese prints to achieve a vivid, stylized aesthetic. Reflecting Symbolism, the work emphasizes emotional depth and mystical qualities. The scene depicts a powerful marina setting, with swirling green waves that evoke the primal forces of nature, blending natural beauty with symbolic resonance.