Artwork

Mountain mist, sun rise (Lake District)

Mountain mist, sun rise (Lake District), by Henry Clarence Whaite, oil, 1896
Mountain mist, sun rise (Lake District), by Henry Clarence Whaite, oil, 1896

Mountain mist, sun rise (Lake District) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Henry Clarence Whaite. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Mountain Mist, Sun Rise (Lake District) is a painting created by Henry Clarence Whaite in 1896. It is an oil on canvas work depicting a misty landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a mist-shrouded mountain scene in the Lake District, with a figure and a dog in the landscape. The atmosphere is subdued, with a sunrise struggling to penetrate the mist, creating a sense of mystery.

Technique & Style

Whaite employed soft, blended brushstrokes to convey the density of the mist, achieving a quiet, atmospheric effect. The use of oil paint allowed for subtle gradations of tone and texture.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. Whaite, a founder of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, was known for his landscapes, often focusing on Welsh scenery after relocating from Manchester to North Wales.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henry Clarence Whaite

Artist

Henry Clarence Whaite

Henry Clarence Whaite often referred to as Clarence Whaite (1828–1912) was an English artist best known for his landscape paintings of Wales.