Sea and Rocks, Newfoundland (recto and verso) 19th-20th century

Editor: Dodge Macknight's watercolor, "Sea and Rocks, Newfoundland," captures a dynamic seascape. I’m struck by the contrast between the imposing cliffs and the restless, swirling water. What do you make of this piece? Curator: Ah, Macknight. He wasn't afraid to let the watercolor run wild, was he? The cliffs, almost purple, seem to lean into the ocean's chaos. I see a real drama here, a kind of visual poem about the raw power of nature. Do you feel that tension, too? Editor: Absolutely! It’s almost overwhelming. I especially love the way he suggests the movement of the water with those quick brushstrokes. Curator: Exactly. It's like he's bottled the energy of the ocean itself. And for me, that’s what makes this piece so captivating, that untamed spirit.