In the Newark Meadows

1879

Thomas Moran

Associated Names
Thomas Moran

Artist, American, born England, 1837 - 1926

American Art Review

Publisher

The image displays a tranquil landscape with a waterway winding through it. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the curves of the water. The horizon is high, obscured by dense trees, creating depth. The fine brushstrokes emphasize textures of grass, water, and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white. Tall grasses and wooden posts line the waterway, enhancing the natural setting. Subtle cloud formations are visible in the background.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston, Massachusetts; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1881; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1880

  • Koehler, S.R., ed. The American Art Review 1, no. 4 (February 1880): p. 151.

1889

  • Klackner, Christian. A Catalogue of the Complete Etched Works of Thomas Moran, N.A., and M. Nimmo Moran, S.P.E.. New York: C. Klackner's, 1889, p. 10, no. 15.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: TM [artist's monogram]

Wikidata ID

Q77013194

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