Surf on Rocks

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A painting titled "Surf on Rocks" by William Trost Richards depicts a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks. The waves are white and foamy, with some areas of dark blue-green water visible beneath the surface. The rocks in the foreground are dark brown and jagged. The sky above is cloudy and gray, with some sunlight peeking through the clouds on the left side of the painting. Three white birds are flying in the sky on the right side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turbulent and dynamic movement, with the waves and clouds creating a sense of energy and power. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of blue, green, gray, and brown dominating the scene.