#02500 Gregorio Prieto Munoz

The composition presents a coastal scene dominated by a lighthouse structure. The artist has chosen a high vantage point, allowing for a comprehensive view of the building and its immediate surroundings. A substantial portion of the canvas is dedicated to depicting the expanse of water, rendered in varying shades of blue that suggest depth and distance. A breakwater extends into the sea, creating a geometric counterpoint to the organic forms of the landscape. Several small sailboats are scattered across the waters surface, adding a sense of scale and activity.
The lighthouse itself is constructed with stark, angular lines and a limited palette of white, pink, and blue. The deliberate simplification of form reduces the structure to its essential geometric components, lending it an almost architectural quality rather than a naturalistic one. A small building adjacent to the lighthouse echoes this simplified aesthetic, further emphasizing the man-made nature of the scene. Patches of greenery are interspersed around the base of the buildings and on the rocky outcrop upon which they sit, providing a touch of organic contrast against the predominantly geometric forms.
The color scheme is restrained, with the blue of the sea serving as a constant backdrop to the white and pink hues of the architecture. The limited range contributes to a sense of tranquility and order. Light plays an important role; it seems to emanate from behind the viewer, casting shadows that define the shapes and volumes within the scene.
Subtly, theres a suggestion of isolation conveyed by the lighthouse’s prominent position and the sparseness of human presence. The breakwater, while functional, also creates a barrier between the land and the sea, reinforcing this sense of separation. The painting seems to explore themes of human intervention in nature, the power of architecture, and perhaps even a quiet contemplation of solitude and observation.