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The Ocean (2 of 2) Audiodescription.

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You are standing in the drawing room. On the wall opposite, a mosaic presides over the room. It is known as “The Ocean”. This just leaves the central emblem of this mosaic. It is a singular specimen of the marine theme representing the ocean. The incredible son of Uranus and Gaia —first deity of waters, father of all the Gods and beings— appears with all his expressive strength.
The colours that dominate are earth-coloured shades, ochres and blues. The central part of the work consists of a square with a white background framed with a black line. It shows a gigantic face with eyebrows covered by membranes and fish scales and nimble dolphins rising from his bushy beard. The brown and earth-coloured figure has wavy hair and displays a serious expression with a penetrating glance off to one side. He is crowned by huge crab claws, symbols of powerful and fertility.
The Mosaic of Oceans of Casariche, Seville, features similar motifs; however, the mosaic from Córdoba distinguishes itself through its plasticity typical from the ateliers of Córdoba.