Moonlight Effect-Bay of Panama

1877

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

The image shows a harbor with boats anchored and sailing. Individuals in small boats are seen rowing or preparing to set out. The horizon line is at the top third of the photograph, where the water meets the sky, with distant boats visible. The sun is in the upper right, casting its reflection on the water. The image is in a monochromatic sepia tone, emphasizing contrast between light and shadow. Clouds in the sky create a dramatic backdrop against the sun.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left on sheet, printed: MUYBRIGDE Photo.; lower right on sheet, printed: San Francisco.; by unknown hand, lower left on support, in graphite: Moonlight effect-Bay of Panama; upper right on support, in graphite: P. 31

Wikidata ID

Q64147034

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