Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Tonalism (1875-1900)

Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket
1875, painting by James Abbot McNeill Whistler
Tonalism
Whistler is one of the most famous painters of 19th century American art. The Falling Rocket was an early example of this mood emphasizing movement that featured mist and fog as the setting. The artwork was seen as patriotic.

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