The inclusion of a figure—in this case, presumably Liz—against the vastness of the Atlantic or Pacific adds a layer of . There is a long-standing tradition in art history, from Romanticism to modern noir, of placing the individual against the "Sublime"—a force that is simultaneously beautiful and terrifying.
If you can of the image or provide the name of the artist , I can refine this essay to be much more specific to the actual work. afterdark_liz_ocean_047.jpg
Below is an essay exploring the aesthetic and thematic significance of such an image, treating it as a representative of the "After Dark" coastal aesthetic. The inclusion of a figure—in this case, presumably