Summer Night
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Summer Night is a 1864 by James Merritt Ives, a Impressionism work, depicting Summer, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a serene nighttime scene in this painting. The artist used a lot of dark blues and greens to create a calm mood. This was a common approach during the 19th century, and it's interesting to see how the artist balanced light and dark. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use contrast to create depth.
James Merritt Ives (1824–1895) was an American artist.
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