Summer, Hastings on Hudson

Samuel Colman

Created:

Movement:

1890

Tonalism

key Notes:

Luminous Landscape, Hudson River School

Dimensions:

30 x 36 1/4 in. (76.2 x 92.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Summer, Hastings on Hudson," painted by Samuel Colman in 1868, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the Hudson River School movement, characterized by its emphasis on natural beauty and atmospheric effects. The work reflects Colman's interest in capturing the interplay of light and landscape, contributing to the broader narrative of American Romanticism and the appreciation of the American landscape during the 19th century.

Description of the work:

"Summer, Hastings on Hudson" by Samuel Colman is characterized by its vibrant palette and dynamic interplay of light and shadow, capturing the lush greenery and serene waterway of the Hudson River landscape. The composition features a harmonious blend of natural elements, with a foreground of verdant foliage and a tranquil river scene that reflects the atmospheric conditions of a summer day.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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