Subject

Sun

Summer Afternoon — Asher Brown Durand

Sun is a subject in art. The gallery holds 39 works in this subject in art, including works by Thomas Cole, Thomas Chambers and Jasper Francis Cropsey.

The Sun is the star located at the centre of the Solar System. It is a massive sphere of hot plasma, heated to incandescence by nuclear fusion reactions in its core, radiating the energy from its surface mainly as visible light and infrared radiation with 10% at ultraviolet energies.

Key artists

Works

Every work in this catalog is in the public domain; images come from the museums that hold them. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sun?

Sun is a subject in art. The Sun is the star located at the centre of the Solar System.

How many Sun works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 39 public-domain Sun works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Sun artists?

Key Sun artists in the collection include Thomas Cole, Thomas Chambers and Jasper Francis Cropsey.

Where can I see Sun works?

Sun works in the collection are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and Brooklyn Museum.