Artwork

Night - California Hills

Night - California Hills, by Ernest Haskell, 1910
Night - California Hills, by Ernest Haskell, 1910

Night - California Hills is a print by Ernest Haskell. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Night - California Hills is a print by Ernest Haskell, dating to around 1910, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays a peaceful nighttime landscape of California hills, emphasizing serenity through the contrast of dark, muted earth tones against a lighter, cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

Visible brushstrokes and textured elements contribute to the work's depth, while Haskell's manipulation of light and shadow crafts a immersive atmospheric effect.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1910, the work is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, highlighting Haskell's capability to capture natural beauty.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernest Haskell

Artist

Ernest Haskell

Ernest Haskell was an American artist and illustrator, internationally famous in his lifetime and remembered for his etchings, as well as engravings, pen-and-ink drawings, lithographs and watercolors.

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