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John La Farge

The Island of Moorea from Tahiti: Early Morning Study, 1891

Description

Maker

  • John La Farge, 1835-1910, American

Title

The Island of Moorea from Tahiti: Early Morning Study

Year

1891

Medium

Watercolor on paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • watercolor

Dimensions

21.3 x 29.2 cm (8 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches)

Type

  • Works on Paper,
  • Drawings and Watercolors

Credit

Gift of Alfred T. Morris, Jr.

Object Number

1995.049

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Landscape and Leisure

March 13 - July 19, 2015

The effects of different times of day on the landscape—as in this morning view across the water to the volcanic island of Moorea—captivated artist John La Farge. Known chiefly for his work in stained glass, La Farge took an extended journey to the South Pacific in 1890–1891. Using a palette of purples, blues, and greens, he conveyed the majesty of nature without human impact, emphasizing its epic proportions and potential for rapidly changing weather. La Farge’s watercolors from the trip explore the unusual light effects of the islands, and build upon his deep understanding of color theory and optics.

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