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Analyzing Ritschel's Painting, Boats Returning Home
The painting, Boats Returning Home, depicts ships drifting at sea in the lull of the waves. Ritschel's impressionistic style is shown through the vibrant waves of the sea. He uses brilliant shades of blue, green, and yellow in illustrating the waves. The painting was made in California at the onset of a new impressionist movement: which exemplifies the beauty of nature. Thus, it shows even the laboring fishing boats with a tranquil nature. It accentuates the union between man and the sea, and the concept of being in control of your surroundings. Therefore, the painting inspires feelings of peace and harmony.
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