Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape)

John La Farge

Created:

Movement:

1886

Tonalism

key Notes:

Transcendent light; Atmospheric landscape.

Dimensions:

30 1/4 x 50 1/4 in. (76.8 x 127.6 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape)" is a significant work by American artist John La Farge, created in 1886, which exemplifies his mastery of color and light, reflecting the influence of the Impressionist movement. The painting captures the transitional beauty of early spring, showcasing La Farge's innovative use of layered brushwork and atmospheric effects, contributing to the broader discourse on American landscape painting in the late 19th century.

Description of the work:

"Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape)" by John La Farge features a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, capturing the transitional atmosphere of early spring. The composition is characterized by a soft palette of greens and blues, with the sun's rays piercing through a canopy of clouds, illuminating the landscape and creating a sense of depth and movement.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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