Description
One of only a handful of nocturnal scenes painted by Heade, this evocative painting captures the effects of glimmering moonlight on land, sea, and sky. Although the artist depicts a specific location, his nighttime rendering shrouds most details in shadow, imparting a greater sense of mood than place. Human presence manifests itself through two sailing ships on the left side of the composition.
Provenance
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio (1970-); (Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, NY, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art) (1969-1970); James H. and Adeline [b. 1933] Anderson, consigned to Hirschl & Adler 1 (Probably 1969); Lucy Joseph Harris, Providence and Little Compton, RI, by descent to her daughter and son-in-law, Adeline and James H. Anderson (1953-1969); Benjamin P. Harris, Jr. [1901-1953], Providence, RI, by descent to his wife, Lucy Joseph Harris (1944-1953); Mona Elizabeth Tower Harris [1871-1944], Providence, RI, by descent to her son, Benjamin P. Harris, Jr. (1943=1944); Benjamin P. Harris, Providence, RI [1873-1943], by descent to his wife, Mona Elizabeth Tower Harris (1922-1943); Sarah Bullock Harris [1834-1922], Providence, RI, by descent to her son, Benjamin P. Harris (By 1898-1922); Thomas Harris [1825-1898], Providence, RI, by descent to his wife, Sarah Bullock Harris
Accession Number
1970.161
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Framed: 97 x 153.5 x 14 cm (38 3/16 x 60 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Unframed: 72.3 x 128 cm (28 7/16 x 50 3/8 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund and Gift of Delbert Gutridge in memory of Orrel A. Parker by exchange
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