A Ledge on South Mountain, in the Catskills

Sanford Robinson Gifford

Created:

Movement:

1857

Tonalism

key Notes:

Luminous Landscape, Atmospheric Perspective

Dimensions:

30 x 50 1/4 in. (76.2 x 127.6 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"A Ledge on South Mountain, in the Catskills," painted by Sanford Robinson Gifford in 1862, exemplifies the Hudson River School's emphasis on the American landscape, showcasing the interplay of light and atmosphere. The work reflects Gifford's commitment to capturing the sublime beauty of nature, contributing to the 19th-century American Romantic movement and influencing perceptions of the Catskill region as a site of natural wonder.

Description of the work:

"A Ledge on South Mountain, in the Catskills" by Sanford Robinson Gifford is a landscape painting that captures the serene beauty of the Catskill Mountains through a harmonious interplay of light and shadow. The composition features a rocky ledge in the foreground, framed by lush foliage, with a panoramic view of rolling hills and a soft, atmospheric sky that conveys a sense of depth and tranquility.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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