A single chrysanthemum stands alone on a windswept coastal cliff at dusk, its many-petalled head turned toward the horizon. Behind drifting clouds, a low sun pours grand atmospheric light across a vast sea and sky, dwarfing the bloom in scale. Rich umber, ochre and soft rose fill the sky. Painted in the romantic tradition, the upright canvas emphasises the height of the cliff and the towering light above the water.