Mountains in Colorado 1870 is a painting by John Frederick Kensett 1816-1872 which was uploaded on March 28th, 2024.
Mountains in Colorado 1870
John Frederick Kensett painted peaceful views in muted colors to express a sense of quiet reflection. American artists in the nineteenth century... more
Title
Mountains in Colorado 1870
Artist
John Frederick Kensett 1816-1872
Medium
Painting - Oil On Paper Mounted On Paperboard
Description
John Frederick Kensett painted peaceful views in muted colors to express a sense of quiet reflection. American artists in the nineteenth century often painted the mountains of the American West rising dramatically from the Great Plains. Kensett, however, chose to paint from inside the mountains, showing successive ridges marching toward the Continental Divide. The dull browns, greens, and grays of the scene evoke the cold, thin atmosphere of Colorado’s high altitudes.
(c) Smithsonian American Art Museum
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March 28th, 2024
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