1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Moonlight on the Water is a 1896 oil by Winslow Homer, a American Impressionism work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene nighttime scene, with the moon casting a gentle glow on the water. The dark blue and black hues of the night sky are punctuated by the soft, white light of the moon, which reflects off the rippling waves below. In the foreground, the brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with thick layers of paint creating a textured effect. The overall mood of the painting is one of peacefulness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the calm of the night. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
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