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Sunset Artists
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by Tom Gurney
Tom Gurney BSc (Hons) is an art history expert with over 20 years experience
Published on June 19, 2020 / Updated on October 14, 2023
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The Beauty and Serenity of Sunset Art: Exploring the World of Sunset Artists
There are few things in nature as beautiful as a sunset, and artists for centuries have been well aware of this. Sunset painters have appeared in all manner of different art movements, and adapted these dreamy sunset landscapes to suit their particular artistic style.
Romanticism, with the likes of Friedrich, Turner and Constable was perhaps the most suited to colorful sunset paintings, because of their focus on landscape and seascape painting, as well as their use of light. Artists such as this were also encouraged to incorporate emotion into their work, suiting the beathtaking nature of the sun setting or rising early in the morning, or last thing at night.
Following on from the Romanticism movement, there were also a large number of Impressionist artists who included sunsets and sunrises within their paintings. Monet is perhaps the most famous of these, but in truth there in a wealth of Impressionist sunset art to enjoy, going way beyond just the French household names with which we are all so familiar.
Modernist styles have attempted to simplify landscape scenes into more abstract forms, but sunset paintings have still been common, partly because of the strong commercial value in this type of content. Many of those with just a fleeting interest in art will happily source sunset prints for their home, hoping to add some color and nature to their wall display.
From Golden Hues to Vibrant Skies: The Colors of Sunset in Art
The Impressionists discovered how color and light can change in different conditions, and how the same element can look quite differently depending on the environment around it. Likewise, the colors of a sunset can change in a similar manner, allowing artists to call upon many different tones in their palette.
Artists can experiment with cooler and warmer tones, as well as serene, vibrant and atmospheric sets of color. Depending on the stage of the sunrise or sunset, there can be a bright and impactful look to the painting, or something more to a silhouette or late night sky scene.
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Painting – 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
Sun7
Painting – 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
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David Supper
Painting – 31 x 31 x 0.8 inch
David Supper
Painting – 31 x 31 x 0.8 inch
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Painting – 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
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Twilight Mount Desert Island by Fredric Edwin Church
This sunset painting by Fredric Edwin Church has received a lot of praise from all around the world. He is one of the most popular American Painters. The way he has painted it with the lights fading and glowing as well as the surrounding darkness is complicated but amazing. This painting was finished in the year 1865 and it is considered a masterpiece by Church that depicts the beautiful Maine shoreline. All the details, from the coniferous trees to the rocky shoreline and the sunset hues, are simply impeccable.
Ivan Aivazovsky is a popular Russian painter who is named among the most talented painters all over the world. is quite popular for depicting sea settings and scenes in the most wonderful way. The Ninth Wave painting is considered a masterpiece depicting sunset while a ship is sailing. This painting was done in the year 1850. The painting was titled ‘The Ninth Wave’ because the painter showed us how incredibly violent the sea is. There is a remarkable beauty in this painting. While the sea looks violent with huge waves crashing over, the sunset looks peaceful and tranquil. Famous South African Painters And Their Paintings
Sunset at Eragny by Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro is one of the most prominent painters and he experimented with different methods of painting.In this painting by him, he has created a beautiful contrast of colors and hues creating a very natural-looking sunset. This painting was finished in the year 1890 and the main focus of the painting is on the sunset. But he has also captured the landscape beautifully. The way the landscape is illuminated by the golden hues of the sunset is really impressive. Famous Impressionist Artists And Their Work
Albert Bierstadt is another popular painter with some breathtaking sunset paintings. He is quite famous for his ability to portray landscapes and sunsets in the best way possible. Among all his stunning works, the painting that captures the sunset most beautifully is Sunset in the Rockies. It is one of the most iconic paintings that depict sunset. This painting was finished in the year 1866 where he captured the raw beauty of a majestic sunset in the Rocky Mountains.The way Albert Bierstadt has crafted the golden glow around the sun leaves everyone speechless and stunned.
The Houses of Parliament Sunset by Claude Monet
As mentioned above, Claude Monet is one of the best painters of all time. One more sunset painting by him is ‘The House of Parliament Sunset’. This painting depicts one of the most prominent landmarks located in London. He has beautifully portrayed the landscape along with the stunning sunset. This painting was created in 1904 and hence he also captured the thick fog of London. This beautiful depiction of the sunset along with the famous landmark is considered a masterpiece by Monet. Claude Monet Most Famous Paintings
JMW Turner is one of the most popular English painters and he is best known for his amazing landscape paintings.He has many paintings that are based on the sea and maritime theme. In this sunset painting by him, he depicted a beautiful life at sea along with the stunning sunset. The subtle colors used for the sunset is a perfect way to depict the last voyage of the ship. This painting was done in the year 1893 focusing mainly on the Temeraire story from the time when seas were dominated by the British Navy.
