Artwork

An October Day

An October Day, by Frank Knox Morton Rehn, unspecified
An October Day, by Frank Knox Morton Rehn, unspecified

An October Day is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Frank Knox Morton Rehn. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

An October Day is a 1915 painting by Frank K. M. Rehn, an American artist known for his marine subjects. It is a landscape held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a turbulent sea scene with crashing waves and white foam, set against a backdrop of low, misty mountains and a pale sky. The image conveys a sense of wildness and movement.

Technique & Style

Rehn's use of thick, quick brushstrokes creates a dynamic, expressive representation of the waves. This style prioritizes capturing light and movement over precise detail, aligning with the principles of American Impressionism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Frank Knox Morton Rehn

Artist

Frank Knox Morton Rehn

Frank Knox Morton Rehn (April 12, 1848 – July 7, 1914) was an American marine painter, and president of the Salmagundi Club.

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