Painted in 1959, Seascape by Robert Wakeham Pilot captures the raw energy of the coast, vigorous waves crash against rugged rocks under a soft, luminous sky. This dramatic marine scene showcases Pilot’s mature Impressionist sensibility, blending fluid brushwork with an atmospheric palette in deep blues, gray-greens, and foaming whites to evoke the sea’s powerful motion. The work reflects Pilot’s lifelong fascination with light, atmosphere, and maritime environments shaped by his formative years sketching the St. Lawrence, Quebec harbours, and Atlantic coastlines.

Pilot’s time studying with his stepfather, Maurice Cullen, and instructor William Brymner, combined with his immersion in Impressionism during European travels, matured into this refined seascape style.