Portfolio IX, Plate 316: Sunset on Puget Sound

1898

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Portfolio IX, Plate 316: Sunset on Puget Sound is a 1898 by Edward S. Curtis, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows a small wooden boat on calm water, with five people inside. The sky above is dramatic, with thick clouds lit from below, giving the scene a warm glow. The boat is near the shore, where a few trees and a faint outline of land can be seen. The title says this is *Sunset on Puget Sound*, so the setting is likely a real place near the Pacific Northwest. The lighting and soft focus make the scene feel peaceful but also a little mysterious. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.