Who created "Sunset Over Water"?

Sunset Over Water was created by William B. Post in 1890s.

When was "Sunset Over Water" created?

This artwork was created 1890s.

What medium is "Sunset Over Water"?

Sunset Over Water is platinum print.

Is "Sunset Over Water" in the public domain?

Yes, Sunset Over Water is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sunset Over Water

William B. Post

1890s

Medium

platinum print

Dimensions

image: 8.4 x 11.2 cm (3 5/16 x 4 7/16 in.)

Classification

Photograph

Department

CPH

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro

Accession Number

2010.3.1

Art Historical Context

**Sunset Over Water**, a captivating platinum print by American photographer William B. Post the 1890s, captures the tranquil beauty of a fading day. Measuring just 8.4 x 11.2 cm, this intimate photograph evokes the soft glow of twilight reflected on water, inviting viewers to pause and savor nature's quiet drama. Created during a pivotal era when was gaining recognition as fine art, Post's work reflects the growing interest in landscapes as subjects that conveyed emotion and atmosphere. The platinum print medium, popular in the late 19 century, was renowned for its exceptional tonal range an...

Sunset Over Water

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