Newport Mountain from Bald Porcupine
1880
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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George Henry Smillie
George Henry Smillie was an American painter and etcher.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Newport Mountain from Bald Porcupine is a 1880 chalk by George Henry Smillie, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a mountain range in the background, set against a blue sky with white clouds. In the foreground, a body of water reflects the sky above, with a few trees and bushes scattered along the shoreline. The artist has used a range of colors, including greens, browns, and grays, to create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. One interesting detail in the painting is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of atmosphere. The sun appears to be setting, casting a warm glow over the landscape and creating long shadows across the water. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other Romantic-era artists who sought to capture the beauty and power of nature. To learn more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement: Romanticism.
George Henry Smillie was an American painter and etcher.
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