SunsetEdward Mitchell Bannister · 1880
Hudson River School
1880
50.0 x 72.0 cm
Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828 – 1901)
Discover Edward Mitchell Bannister, a pioneering African American tonalist painter celebrated for his serene landscapes and impactful journey against societal barriers.
About this artwork
- Title: Sunset
- Artist: Edward Mitchell Bannister
- Year: 1880
- Original dimensions: 50.0 x 72.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: “warm color palette”, sunset artwork”, edward mitchell bannister
- Color intensity: Balanced
Questions & Answers
How does "Sunset" balance light and dark?
"Sunset" is shadow overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.
Who is the artist behind "Sunset"?
"Sunset" is attributed to Edward Mitchell Bannister.
At what age did Edward Mitchell Bannister make "Sunset"?
When "Sunset" was created in 1880, Edward Mitchell Bannister - born in 1828 - was 52 years old.
When was "Sunset" made?
The creation of "Sunset" by Edward Mitchell Bannister is dated 1880.
Is "Sunset" typical of what Edward Mitchell Bannister usually created?
Among Edward Mitchell Bannister's recorded themes - romantic nature's power, hudson river school ideal, american landscape vision, peaceful, solitary scenes, evokes nostalgia & beauty, detailed atmospheric views, early 20th century style - "Sunset" brings its own focus on landscape painting, sunset scene”, “nature’s beauty”, “serene waters”, “autumn colors”, “romantic art”, “tree silhouette”.
What kind of colors does "Sunset" use?
"Sunset" by Edward Mitchell Bannister uses a dark color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
How do movement and era meet in "Sunset" by Edward Mitchell Bannister?
"Sunset" by Edward Mitchell Bannister is placed in the Hudson River School movement, within the 19th-Century era of its creator.