Night Scene, Rotterdam

Johan Barthold Jongkind

Created:

Movement:

1870

Impressionism

key Notes:

Atmospheric urban landscape, luminous twilight.

Dimensions:

20 1/8 x 25 1/4 in. (51.1 x 64.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Night Scene, Rotterdam," painted by Johan Barthold Jongkind in 1870, exemplifies the artist's innovative approach to capturing atmospheric effects and the interplay of light and shadow in urban landscapes. This work is significant within the context of Dutch Romanticism and Impressionism, reflecting Jongkind's influence on later artists, including Vincent van Gogh, through its expressive brushwork and emotive use of color.

Description of the work:

"Night Scene, Rotterdam" by Johan Barthold Jongkind is characterized by its atmospheric depiction of the cityscape illuminated by artificial light, reflecting on the water's surface. The composition employs a palette of deep blues and warm yellows, creating a contrast that enhances the sense of depth and movement within the nocturnal setting.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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