Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape)

John La Farge

Created:
Movement:
1886
Tonalism
key Notes:
Transcendent light; Atmospheric landscape.
Share:
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
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:

We have not been able to find much information about this work, or we believe the information we sourced needed more review.

Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape) by John La Farge

John La Farge (1835–1910) was an influential American artist known for his innovative use of color and light, as well as his contributions to the American landscape painting tradition. Created in 1886, Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape) exemplifies La Farge's mastery in capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, reflects the artist's interest in the interplay between natural elements and the subtle shifts in weather conditions. La Farge's work during this period was pivotal in transitioning American art from the Hudson River School's romanticism to a more modern, impressionistic approach. His ability to convey mood and emotion through landscape painting had a lasting impact on subsequent generations of American artists. This piece is a testament to La Farge's skill in blending realism with a poetic sensibility, marking a significant moment in the evolution of American art.

Description of the work:

Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape) by John La Farge

Created in 1886, this oil on canvas painting by John La Farge captures a serene landscape where the sun attempts to pierce through a veil of clouds, showcasing the artist's adept use of light and atmospheric effects. The work exemplifies La Farge's interest in naturalism and his skillful manipulation of color and texture to evoke a sense of early spring's transient beauty.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

Could this content be improved?

Please let us know and we will be happy to correct it.
We may follow up with questions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Early Spring: Sun Struggling Through Clouds (Landscape)