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The Waste of Waters is Their Field, by Albert Pinkham Ryder, oil, 1890

The Waste of Waters is Their Field

Albert Pinkham Ryder

1890

oil

panel

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Waste of Waters is Their Field is a 1890 oil by Albert Pinkham Ryder, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Albert Pinkham Ryder
When & what style?
1890 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dark, abstract landscape with a large, shadowy form in the center. The background is a mix of light blue and yellow colors, with visible brushstrokes. The overall mood is somber and mysterious. The artist's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The abstract forms and lack of clear subject matter add to the sense of mystery and intrigue. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Albert Pinkham Ryder
Artist

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Albert Pinkham Ryder was an American painter best known for his poetic and moody allegorical works and seascapes, as well as his eccentric personality.

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