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Features “Breaking Waves I” by David James
Main Features
Author
Color
Blue, Green, White, Dark Blue
Tags
Ocean, Water, Seascape, Nature, Marine, Blue, Storm
Main Features
Alternate Titles
Seascape With Crashing Waves
Art Movement
Maritime Art
Historical Events
19th-Century Maritime Exploration
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture
Bold And Dynamic
Focal Point
The Breaking Wave
Light Source
Reflected Ocean Light
Objects
Waves , Sea , Sky
Orientation
Horizontal
Perspective
Expansive Perspective
Original Masterpiece Features
Condition/Restoration History
Minimal Restoration
Creation Process
Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures
Signed By James
Patron/Commissioner
Unknown
Provenance
Private Collection
Influences and Related Works
Influences
Seascape Painting
Related Works
Stormy Seascapes
Exhibition and Market Information
Auction Price
Not For Sale
Criticism & Reception
Admired For Its Dramatic Representation Of The Sea
Cultural Significance
Symbolizes The Force And Majesty Of Nature
Current Owner
Private Collection
Exhibition History
Private Exhibitions
Insurance Value
Priceless
Market Trends
High Demand
Public Domain Status
Public Domain
Reproductions
Highly Reproduced
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“The ocean’s power has always inspired artists to attempt the impossible.” David Cordingly

“Wave paintings capture a moment that exists for only a second.” Christine Riding

“The breaking wave is one of nature’s most dramatic performances.” Geoff Quilley

“Marine painters must understand the sea as well as paint it.” Brian Lavery

“In the breaking wave, artists find the sublime.” E.H.H. Archibald

#1. Marine Specialist. David James specialized in dramatic seascape paintings capturing the power of the ocean.

#2. Wave Dynamics. The painting demonstrates careful study of how waves form, crest, and break.

#3. British Tradition. The work continues the British tradition of marine painting that dates back centuries.

#4. Atmospheric Effect. The painting captures the spray and foam of breaking waves with remarkable fidelity.

#5. Popular Subject. Dramatic wave paintings have always appealed to collectors fascinated by the sea's power.