Artist: Cyrenius Hall
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: 1870
Dimensions: 5.75 x 8.13 inches
Style: Hudson River School
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Columbia River Gorge” by Cyrenius Hall is a quintessential example of the Hudson River School. Hall, known for his masterful landscapes, captures the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge with meticulous attention and a profound appreciation for the natural world.
In this painting, Hall presents a view of the Columbia River Gorge, characterized by the dramatic cliff mountainsides, thick forests, and the expansive river going through the landscape. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the river guiding the viewer’s eye into the depth of the scene.
Hall’s use of light is particularly striking in “Columbia River Gorge.” He skillfully contrasts the bold, golden light of the setting sun with the deep shadows cast by the towering cliffs. This use of lighting not only enhances the three-dimensional quality of the painting but also imbues it with a sense of tranquility and timelessness.
This painting has been strip lined, is in great condition and comes signed and dated lower right!
Artist: Cyrenius Hall
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: 1870
Dimensions: 5.75 x 8.13 inches
Style: Hudson River School
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Columbia River Gorge” by Cyrenius Hall is a quintessential example of the Hudson River School. Hall, known for his masterful landscapes, captures the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge with meticulous attention and a profound appreciation for the natural world.
In this painting, Hall presents a view of the Columbia River Gorge, characterized by the dramatic cliff mountainsides, thick forests, and the expansive river going through the landscape. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the river guiding the viewer’s eye into the depth of the scene.
Hall’s use of light is particularly striking in “Columbia River Gorge.” He skillfully contrasts the bold, golden light of the setting sun with the deep shadows cast by the towering cliffs. This use of lighting not only enhances the three-dimensional quality of the painting but also imbues it with a sense of tranquility and timelessness.
This painting has been strip lined, is in great condition and comes signed and dated lower right!
