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Moonrise at Sunset
Moonrise at Sunset is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Dwight William Tryon. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
Dwight William Tryon's Moonrise at Sunset is a landscape painting that captures the simultaneous occurrence of the moon rising and the sun setting.
Dwight William Tryon's Moonrise at Sunset is a landscape painting that captures the simultaneous occurrence of the moon rising and the sun setting. The work specifically depicts the moon within a broader natural landscape, emphasizing the transitional moment between day and night. As a landscape genre piece, the painting represents the quiet, atmospheric qualities of dusk, focusing on the celestial and terrestrial elements of the scene rather than narrative detail.
The depiction of the moon serves as the central iconographic feature, anchoring the composition in the subtle interplay of evening light and the natural environment.
Technique & Style
Dwight William Tryon created Moonrise at Sunset in 1896 using oil paint applied to a wooden panel. The artwork measures 61.3 cm in height and 58.7 cm in width. As a landscape painting, the composition formally depicts a moonrise over a landscape, though specific details regarding the artist's handling of the paint, the work's current condition, or its broader stylistic qualities are not documented in the available sources.
History & Provenance
Moonrise at Sunset is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work, an oil painting on panel created in 1896, measures 61.3 cm in height and 58.7 cm in width. While the museum's ownership is established, the provided records do not list a specific accession number or detail any past exhibitions for this piece.
Overview
Dwight William Tryon, an American artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, completed Moonrise at Sunset in 1896. This oil painting exemplifies his characteristic approach to landscape, blending elements of Tonalism and American Impressionism. The work captures a nocturnal scene, focusing on the subtle interplay of light and shadow as the moon ascends over a darkened terrain.
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Artist
Dwight William Tryon (August 13, 1849 – July 1, 1925) was an American landscape painter in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
