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Point Judith, Rhode Island
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One of only a handful of nocturnal scenes painted by Heade, this evocative painting captures the effects of glimmering moonlight on land, sea, and sky. Although the artist depicts a specific location, his nighttime rendering shrouds most details in shadow, imparting a greater sense of mood than place. Human presence manifests itself through two sailing ships on the left side of the composition.
| Artist / Maker | Martin Johnson Heade |
|---|---|
| Date | 1867–68 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 97 x 153.5 x 14 cm (38 3/16 x 60 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Unframed: 72.3 x 128 cm (28 7/16 x 50 3/8 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819–1904) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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