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Tropical Scenery, by Frederic Edwin Church, oil, 1873

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Overview

Tropical Scenery is a 1873 oil by Frederic Edwin Church, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Frederic Edwin Church
When & what style?
1873 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lush, tropical landscape with a large mountain in the background. The sun is shining through the trees, casting a warm glow over the scene. In the foreground, there are rocks and bushes along a winding path. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting. The sky is a bright blue, while the trees and foliage are various shades of green. The rocks and path are depicted in earthy tones. The painting is held at the Brooklyn Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Frederic Edwin Church
Artist

Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church was an American landscape painter born in Hartford, Connecticut.

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