Artist: Charles Henry Miller
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1869
Dimensions: 36 x 54.25 inches
Style: Hudson River School, Marine
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Farewell to Men of War, Port Washington, Long Island, NY is a dramatic seascape by the American painter Charles Henry Miller, renowned for his evocative depictions of Long Island landscapes. In this striking composition, Miller captures the aftermath of a war, with shipwrecked boats strewn along the rocky shore. The remnants of the boats tell a story of loss and struggle, yet the scene is imbued with a sense of hope, as a vivid double rainbow arcs across the stormy sky.
The double rainbow, a symbol of renewal, contrasts the wreckage below, suggesting nature’s power to inspire. Miller’s skillful use of light enhances this contrast, with the rainbows breaking through the clouds to illuminate the wrecks below.
Miller’s attention to the detailed texture of the boats, the rocky shore, and the turbulent waters anchors the scene in realism, while the celestial beauty of the rainbow adds an element of the sublime. This painting speaks to the delicate balance between human fragility and the enduring strength of nature, emblematic of Miller’s romantic yet grounded approach to landscape painting.
This painting was also exhibited at the National Academy and is signed lower right in excellent condition!
Artist: Charles Henry Miller
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1869
Dimensions: 36 x 54.25 inches
Style: Hudson River School, Marine
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Farewell to Men of War, Port Washington, Long Island, NY is a dramatic seascape by the American painter Charles Henry Miller, renowned for his evocative depictions of Long Island landscapes. In this striking composition, Miller captures the aftermath of a war, with shipwrecked boats strewn along the rocky shore. The remnants of the boats tell a story of loss and struggle, yet the scene is imbued with a sense of hope, as a vivid double rainbow arcs across the stormy sky.
The double rainbow, a symbol of renewal, contrasts the wreckage below, suggesting nature’s power to inspire. Miller’s skillful use of light enhances this contrast, with the rainbows breaking through the clouds to illuminate the wrecks below.
Miller’s attention to the detailed texture of the boats, the rocky shore, and the turbulent waters anchors the scene in realism, while the celestial beauty of the rainbow adds an element of the sublime. This painting speaks to the delicate balance between human fragility and the enduring strength of nature, emblematic of Miller’s romantic yet grounded approach to landscape painting.
This painting was also exhibited at the National Academy and is signed lower right in excellent condition!
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