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Visionary Landscape, 1867/1880. Creator: George Inness
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Visionary Landscape, 1867/1880. Creator: George Inness
Visionary Landscape, 1867/1880. Fragment of Inness monumental painting "The New Jerusalem."
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1860s Distance Distant George Inness George Inness Senior George Inness Sr Horizon Hudson River School Inness George Inness George Sr Jerusalem Israel Olive Tree Olive Trees Tonalism Valley Visionary Walters Art Museum Artistic Movement
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Visionary Landscape, 1867/1880" is a captivating fragment of American artist George Inness's monumental painting "The New Jerusalem," showcasing the artist's unique blend of tonalism and biblical themes. This fragment offers a glimpse into Inness's visionary interpretation of the biblical city of Jerusalem, set against the backdrop of a serene and idyllic American landscape. The painting, created during the 1860s, is a testament to the artistic movement known as tonalism, which emphasized the atmospheric effects of light and color. Inness masterfully employs a rich color palette, with the warm hues of the olive trees and the cool tones of the distant valley creating a harmonious contrast. The painting's composition is centered around a majestic view of a valley, with a building exterior nestled in the distance. The architectural feature, reminiscent of the biblical city of Jerusalem, is framed by a grove of olive trees, their gnarled trunks and glossy leaves adding depth and texture to the scene. The painting's location is not definitively known, but its tonal qualities and biblical references place it within the broader context of the Hudson River School, a group of American landscape painters who drew inspiration from the natural beauty of the United States and the religious and literary traditions of Europe. Today, this fragment of Inness's masterpiece is preserved in the Walters Art Museum, a testament to the enduring legacy of this visionary artist and his unique interpretation of the intersection of nature, religion, and American heritage.
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