Clouds after Storm

Charles Harold Davis

Created:
Movement:
1886
Tonalism
key Notes:
Atmospheric luminosity, Post-storm tranquility.
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Dimensions:
24 x 36 1/4 in. (61 x 92.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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Clouds after Storm by Charles Harold Davis

Clouds after Storm, painted by Charles Harold Davis in 1886, is an exemplary work of American landscape painting, executed in oil on canvas. Davis, known for his atmospheric depictions of nature, captures the transient beauty of the sky with a masterful use of light and shadow. This painting reflects the influence of the Barbizon School, which Davis encountered during his studies in France, emphasizing the emotive power of natural landscapes. The work is significant for its contribution to the American Tonalist movement, which sought to convey mood and emotion through subtle gradations of color and tone. Davis's ability to evoke the sublime in nature earned him a prominent place among late 19th-century American artists. His dedication to landscape painting helped pave the way for future generations of artists who sought to explore the interplay between nature and emotion.

Description of the work:

Clouds after Storm by Charles Harold Davis

Created in 1886, "Clouds after Storm" by Charles Harold Davis is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the American Tonalist style, characterized by its subtle gradations of color and atmospheric effects. The artwork captures the serene aftermath of a storm, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow in the sky, and is part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Clouds after Storm