Moody Landscapes
Where the Clouds Love to Rest
Alfred Jacob Miller
An atmospheric 19th-century landscape capturing the sublime drama of light and shadow in a mountain wilderness.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
Moody Landscapes
Mount Starr King, Yosemite
Albert Bierstadt
This breathtaking landscape by Albert Bierstadt captures the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite with dramatic light and sweeping mountain vistas.
Moody Landscapes
Defiance: Inviting a Shot before Petersburg
Winslow Homer
A powerful Civil War scene by Winslow Homer depicting a moment of bold defiance under an expansive, atmospheric sky.