Artist: Alfred Thompson Bricher
Medium: Oil on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1870s
Dimensions: 9 x 19 inches
Style: Hudson River School
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Alfred Thompson Bricher, an American artist celebrated for his exquisite marine and landscape paintings, created “Boats Sailing Between Mountains.” This piece exemplifies Bricher’s mastery in capturing the majestic elements of nature. Known for his association with the Hudson River School and later the Luminist movement, Bricher’s works often feature calm waters, expansive skies, and delicate light, which is vividly present in this painting. In this painting Bricher depicts a picturesque scene where boats gracefully navigate a calm waterway flanked by imposing, verdant mountains. The mountains, cloaked in greenery, perfectly frame the tranquil passage of the boats. The play of light on the water’s surface and the gentle gradation of colors in the sky reveal Bricher’s skillful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and peacefulness. This is a fantastic example of the mastery of this world renowned artist and shows his skills in detail and lighting for a marine painting. This painting comes in excellent condition with frame.
Artist: Alfred Thompson Bricher
Medium: Oil on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1870s
Dimensions: 9 x 19 inches
Style: Hudson River School
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Alfred Thompson Bricher, an American artist celebrated for his exquisite marine and landscape paintings, created “Boats Sailing Between Mountains.” This piece exemplifies Bricher’s mastery in capturing the majestic elements of nature. Known for his association with the Hudson River School and later the Luminist movement, Bricher’s works often feature calm waters, expansive skies, and delicate light, which is vividly present in this painting. In this painting Bricher depicts a picturesque scene where boats gracefully navigate a calm waterway flanked by imposing, verdant mountains. The mountains, cloaked in greenery, perfectly frame the tranquil passage of the boats. The play of light on the water’s surface and the gentle gradation of colors in the sky reveal Bricher’s skillful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and peacefulness. This is a fantastic example of the mastery of this world renowned artist and shows his skills in detail and lighting for a marine painting. This painting comes in excellent condition with frame.
