Near Land’s End, Cornwall by William Trost Richards
Near Land’s End, Cornwall by William Trost Richards, painted around 1874, captures the dramatic and rugged coastline of Cornwall, England. Richards, an American landscape painter associated with the Hudson River School and later the Pre-Raphaelite movement, is known for his detailed and realistic depictions of natural landscapes.
The painting depicts a rugged coastline with towering cliffs and the turbulent sea at Land’s End, a prominent and picturesque promontory in southwestern Cornwall. Richards’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the texture of the rocks, the play of light on the water, and the atmospheric quality of the scene. His use of precise brushwork and a restrained color palette highlights the raw beauty and dramatic scale of the natural environment.
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Where and When Made: Land’s End, Cornwall, England, around 1874
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Full Artwork Name: Near Land’s End, Cornwall
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Artwork Style: Realism with influences from the Hudson River School and Pre-Raphaelite movement, focusing on detailed and accurate representations of nature
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Current Location: In a museum or private collection
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Subject/Topic: Rugged coastal landscape with cliffs and the sea, showcasing Richards’s dedication to capturing the natural beauty and dramatic scenery of the Cornish coast.
