Seascape Oil Painting with Crashing Waves and Rocky Shore

This is an oil on canvas painting depicting a dramatic seascape with powerful waves crashing against a rugged, rocky coastline. The artwork is framed in what appears to be a gilded or faux-gilded wooden frame with a subtle, textured pattern, possibly a reeded or fluted design. The predominant colors in the painting are varying shades of blue, white, and a range of earthy browns and ochres for the rocks, contrasted by a lighter blue sky with soft, diffuse clouds. The sea exhibits a dynamic range of blues, from deep navy in the troughs of the waves to lighter, more translucent blues where the water is less agitated. The white foam of the crashing waves is rendered with thick impasto, creating texture and a sense of movement and power. Sunlight appears to be hitting the scene from the left, illuminating the crests of the waves and casting warm highlights on the upper portions of the rocky cliffs. Some areas of the water show a smooth, reflective quality, while others, particularly where the waves are breaking, display vigorous brushwork to convey the spray and froth. The composition features a prominent rocky outcrop in the foreground on the right, extending into the mid-ground, with further cliffs visible in the background. A signature, 'M. C. Blaire,' is discernible in the lower right corner of the canvas, indicating the artist. The overall condition appears good, with no immediately apparent significant damage such as tears, punctures, or major paint loss from the visible image, though detailed inspection for craquelure or other age-related issues would require closer examination. The estimated age, based on the painting style and frame, suggests a late 20th-century to early 21st-century production. The craftsmanship indicates a competent artist capable of capturing naturalistic light and movement.