Created:
Movement:
1900
Tonalism
key Notes:
Moody Atmosphere, Symbolic Imagery
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Dimensions:
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Albert Pinkham Ryder's "Under a Cloud" (1900)

Albert Pinkham Ryder (1847–1917) was an American painter known for his visionary and poetic landscapes. His work, "Under a Cloud," created in 1900, exemplifies his unique approach to oil on canvas, characterized by a dark, moody palette and a dreamlike quality. Ryder's technique involved layering paint, which often resulted in a textured and luminous surface, contributing to the ethereal atmosphere of his compositions. Despite his relatively small body of work, Ryder's influence on American modernism was significant, inspiring artists such as Marsden Hartley and Jackson Pollock. His paintings often reflect themes of nature and spirituality, resonating with the Symbolist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ryder's dedication to his craft and his distinctive style have secured his place as a pivotal figure in American art history.

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Under a Cloud by Albert Pinkham Ryder

Albert Pinkham Ryder's "Under a Cloud," created in 1900, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies his characteristic moody and atmospheric style, often associated with tonalism. The artwork's subject matter typically involves a solitary figure or landscape enveloped in a dreamlike, ethereal quality, reflecting Ryder's fascination with the interplay of light and shadow.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Under a Cloud