Point Judith, Rhode Island
1868
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a dark beach at night, moonlight glinting on water and sand. Two small sailboats sit near the shore, their shapes barely lit. Heade painted this scene at night, which was rare for him. Most of his work shows bright daylight. Here, the moonlight makes everything feel quiet and a little mysterious. If you like this, look up *chiaroscuro*—how artists use light and shadow to create mood.
