Derrynane Harbor, Ireland
1961
Image not available — this artwork is under copyright
View on museum website →Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 51.2 x 92 cm (20 3/16 x 36 1/4 in.) framed: 60.9 x 101.6 x 4.4 cm (24 x 40 x 1 3/4 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection
Accession Number
1970.17.124
Art Historical Context
Leonid's "Derrynane Harbor, Ireland" (1961) captures a tranquil coastal scene along Ireland's rugged southwestern shore. Painted in oil on canvas, the work's modest scale of roughly 20 by 36 inches encourages an intimate viewing experience, drawing attention to the subtle play of light on water and land. The traditional medium allows for rich layering and luminous effects, lending depth to the harbor's calm waters and surrounding hills. Created in the early 1960s, the painting reflects a mid-century interest in evocative landscapes that blend observation with atmosphere. As part of the Ailsa ...