Subject

Horizon

Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor — Thomas Chambers

Horizon is a subject in art. The gallery holds 27 works in this subject in art, including works by Thomas Chambers, Alfred Thompson Bricher and George Loring Brown.

Most commonly, the horizon is the border between the surface of a celestial body and its sky when viewed from the perspective of an observer on or above the surface of the celestial body. This concept is further refined as -

The true or geometric horizon, which an observer would see if there was no alteration from refraction or from obstruction by intervening objects.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Horizon?

Horizon is a subject in art. Most commonly, the horizon is the border between the surface of a celestial body and its sky when viewed from the perspective of an observer on or above the surface of the celestial body.

How many Horizon works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 27 public-domain Horizon works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Horizon artists?

Key Horizon artists in the collection include Thomas Chambers, Alfred Thompson Bricher and George Loring Brown.

Where can I see Horizon works?

Horizon works in the collection are held by National Gallery of Art, Brooklyn Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art.