East River, Sunrise
1862
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles de Wolf Brownell
Charles de Wolf Brownell (1822–1909) was an artist, born in Providence.
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gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
East River, Sunrise is a 1862 gouache by Charles de Wolf Brownell, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You're looking at a painting of a sunrise over the East River. The sky is a mix of blue, yellow, and pink, with some clouds. There are a few boats on the water, and you can see some buildings and trees on the shore in the distance. The painting is done in watercolor and gouache, with some graphite touches. It has a soft, dreamy quality to it. One interesting thing about this painting is the way the light is captured. The artist used a lot of soft colors to create a sense of warmth and glow. You can almost feel the sun rising over the river. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the Impressionism movement.
Charles de Wolf Brownell (1822–1909) was an artist, born in Providence.
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