American painting and its tradition as represented by Inness, Wyant, Martin, Homer, La Farge, Whistler, Chase, Alexander, Sargent
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
16.06.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
144
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,8 cm
Gewicht
220 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-967-9
A hush falls over the American landscape as dusk gathers-fields and rivers caught between the clarity of day and the mystery of night. In that shifting light, the brushstrokes of a nation's identity emerge, shaped by artists who sought not only to capture what they saw, but to express what it meant to belong to this new world. This work traces the evolution of American painting history through the nineteenth century, following the paths of those who defined and defied tradition. From the misty lyricism of the Hudson River School to the bold realism of Winslow Homer, from the atmospheric subtleties of James Whistler to the luminous canvases of John Singer Sargent, each chapter unfolds with a deep understanding of how landscape painting in America became a mirror for cultural and personal longing. The book offers a considered exploration of American impressionism and realism, revealing how painters such as Thomas Eakins and their contemporaries grappled with European influence while forging a distinctly American voice. There is a palpable sense of searching here-artists wrestling with the vastness of their surroundings, the changing light, and the tensions between old and new worlds. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those drawn to the roots of American art tradition, to the stories behind the canvases, and to the enduring questions of identity and place, this volume offers both insight and inspiration, inviting readers and collectors alike to experience the ongoing dialogue between artist and landscape, past and present.
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