A Silver Morning
To scale 31 x 26 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the final decade of Inness's career when he had fully developed his mature style, A Silver Morning demonstrates the artist's complete departure from the literal representation of his early Hudson River School training toward the more subjective, spiritually-infused approach of Tonalism. By 1892, Inness had absorbed influences from the Barbizon School and was creating works that prioritized mood and emotional resonance over topographical accuracy; this painting exemplifies his belief that art should express the 'reality of the unseen' rather than mere surface appearance. The work reflects Inness's deep engagement with Swedenborgianism, a mystical Christian philosophy that viewed nature as a manifestation of divine presence, and his conviction that landscape painting could serve as a vehicle for spiritual contemplation rather than simple documentation.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 26 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1560221
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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