Sunset
1888
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1888
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Sunset is a 1888 unspecified by Ralph Albert Blakelock, a american_impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a serene sunset scene. The sky is painted in shades of orange, yellow, and pink, with the sun setting behind a silhouette of trees. In the foreground, the ground is depicted in dark, cool tones, contrasting with the warm colors of the sky. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
