A Sketch in Kauterskill Clove

Sanford Robinson Gifford

Created:

Movement:

1857

Tonalism

key Notes:

Luminous Landscape, Hudson River School

Dimensions:

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

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"A Sketch in Kauterskill Clove," created by Sanford Robinson Gifford in 1862, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the Hudson River School movement, emphasizing the interplay of light and nature. The painting reflects Gifford's commitment to capturing the sublime beauty of the American landscape, contributing to the broader narrative of 19th-century American art and its exploration of natural scenery.

Description of the work:

"A Sketch in Kauterskill Clove," painted by Sanford Robinson Gifford in 1862, exemplifies the artist's mastery of atmospheric effects and natural light, showcasing a serene landscape characterized by soft, diffused sunlight filtering through a dense canopy of trees. The composition features a harmonious interplay of cool and warm tones, with a foreground of lush foliage leading the viewer's eye towards the distant, mist-shrouded mountains, effectively capturing the tranquil beauty of the Hudson River School aesthetic.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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