On the Wanaque
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
On the Wanaque is a 1888 ink by William Langson Lathrop, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a landscape of a serene river scene. The river is calm, reflecting the surrounding trees and sky. In the foreground, there are rocks and grassy areas along the riverbank. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the natural beauty of the scene. The sky is a soft gray, while the trees are depicted in shades of green and brown. The river itself is a gentle blue, with subtle ripples on its surface. The painting is a beautiful example of Impressionist and Realist styles, with the artist's use of light and color creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. For more information on this style, look up the movement: Impressionism.
William Langson Lathrop (pronounced "LAY-throp") (March 29, 1859 – September 21, 1938) was an American Impressionist landscape painter and founder of the art colony in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he was an influential founder of Pennsylvania Impressionism.
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