A Road Near the Sea, Easthampton, New York
Medium
landscapes
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel
Accession Number
1949-102-3
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Thomas Moran's *A Road Near the Sea Easthampton, New* (1880) captures the serene beauty of Long Island's coastline, inviting viewers into a tranquil coastal landscape. Born in Britain and later embracing American subjects, Moran (1837–1926) was a leading figure in 19th-century landscape painting renowned for his luminous depictions of nature. This work, housed in the Smithsonian American Art's Smithsonian Collection, reflects his mastery in evoking the interplay of light and atmosphere over everyday scenes like a quiet road by the sea. As a Hudson River School artist, Moran emphasized the sub...