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Santa Barbara Mission, by Peter Moran, ink, 1886

Santa Barbara Mission

Peter Moran

1886

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Santa Barbara Mission is a 1886 ink by Peter Moran, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Peter Moran
When & what style?
1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a mission building with two towers, surrounded by trees and a field with sheep. The scene is set in a valley with mountains in the background. The painting is done in black etching, which gives it a detailed and realistic look. The artist has captured the texture of the buildings and the landscape, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.

About the artist

Artist

Peter Moran

Peter Moran (March 4, 1841 – November 9, 1914) was a British-born American painter and etcher.

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