This is the Sea Nymph, created in 1977 by Romare Bearden. Usually these projects are no larger than 14 by 18 inches and would be photographed to be blown up in larger proportions. The story to the painting is supposed to portray the greek mythology story in which Odysseys is dragged underneath into the ocean. I find this piece very interesting in the color ocean colors of blue and green chosen to show a sinking nature. The wavy patterns also mesh well with the idea of water and ocean plants making the picture come alive and tell a story.
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