Moonlit LandscapeWashington Allston · 1819
Oil- WallArt
- Romantic Landscape Painting
1819- 19th Century
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Washington Allston (1779 – 1843)
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About this artwork
- Title: Moonlit Landscape
- Artist: Washington Allston
- Year: 1819
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of Fine Arts
- Movement: Romantic Landscape Painting
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: artistic legacy, european romanticism
- Purpose: Statement
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Dramatic light and atmospheric color
- Subject or theme: Serene night scene with mountains and boats
- Movement: American Romanticism
- Artist: Washington Allston
Questions & Answers
When was "Moonlit Landscape" made?
The creation of "Moonlit Landscape" by Washington Allston is dated 1819.
What kind of piece is "Moonlit Landscape"?
"Moonlit Landscape" by Washington Allston is classified as wall art. The category describes the kind of artwork the original is.
What does the 1819 date of "Moonlit Landscape" correspond to in Washington Allston's career?
Given its 1819 date, "Moonlit Landscape" falls in Washington Allston's Mature Romanticism.