Paradise, Newport

1877

William Trost Richards

Associated Names
William Trost Richards

Artist, American, 1833 - 1905

The artwork presents a landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon is placed high, showcasing cliffs that stretch across the scene, in soft, warm light. The brushstrokes are smooth, creating textures in the rocky terrain and grassy areas. The color palette is earthy, with greens, browns, and grays dominating the scene. Closest to us, scattered rocks and a small stream are visible, with a few shrubs and trees in the setting. In the distance, cattle graze. The sky is lightly clouded, with variations in the gray tones, enhancing the depth and expanse of the landscape.

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1980

  • American Light: The Luminist Movement, 1850-1875, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1980, 136, fig. 155, pl. 25.

1986

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., October 1986.

Bibliography

1978

  • Schwarz & Son. Philadelphia Collection LII. Philadelphia, 1978: 18.

1993

  • Schwarz Gallery. Fifty Years on Chestnut Street. Philadelphia, 1993.

Inscriptions

lower right: Wm. T. Richards 1877.

Wikidata ID

Q64639696

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