Artwork
Sky – Northern Cuba
Sky – Northern Cuba is an unspecified painting by the Hudson River School artist Charles de Wolf Brownell. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sky – Northern Cuba is a painting by Charles De Wolf Brownell, created in 1859. It is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a serene landscape dominated by a vast sky with a large cloud on the right. The sky's color gradates from light blue to soft yellow, while the cloud darkens from white to gray. A few trees and bushes, including a palm tree, are visible in the foreground.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits visible cracks in the paint, particularly in the sky area, likely due to aging or the materials used. The artist's use of color gradation creates a sense of depth and serenity in the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles de Wolf Brownell (1822–1909) was an artist, born in Providence.
