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Tonalist Hills and River

early 20th century/late 19th century

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The technique of American Tonalism is evident in this oil painting on canvas from the early 20th century/late 19th century. Hues of muted greys create the atmospheric mood of dusk on the hills and river. Tonalism is all about working with tones and shades of the same color, often in landscapes, with mist and softened light. For Tonalist artists, capturing a moment of misty mood was more important than naturalistic realism or impressionism focus on light. American Tonalism was popular from the 1880s to about 1920. This oil on canvas painting is shown in its likely original gilded frame. The painting is in overall very good condition. The decorative frame is intact with no losses. The painting with the frame is 12.5" by 19", and inside the frame 8" by 13.5". This is a good example of tonalism style.
  • Creation Year:
    early 20th century/late 19th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Presented in good order, ready to hang. Back of frame has an old stain.
  • Gallery Location:
    Hillsborough, NC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2069211657392

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