The Plains of Heaven
1857
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1857
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Plains of Heaven is a 1857 ink by Charles Mottram, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a wide, dreamy landscape with rolling hills, a winding river, and distant mountains. Soft blues and greens fill the sky and fields, while a rocky cliffside in the foreground has wildflowers and a few sheep. Trees dot the scene, and a small village sits near the water. The artist used a mix of colors to show light hitting the hills and water. The title *The Plains of Heaven* might hint at a peaceful, almost heavenly mood. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one layered prints for rich detail.
Charles Henry Mottram (9 April 1807 – 30 August 1876 London) was a British engraver, mainly in the medium of steel engraving.
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