Luminism
Luminism is an American style of landscape painting that was most popular from the 1850s to the 1870s. As suggested by its name, the luminist painting style emphasizes effects of light on the landscape. This approach aims to depict nature through a contemplative lens. Luminist works are figurative, and bear no visible brushstrokes or expressive effects like impasto. They often depict large bodies of water such as oceans or rivers, due to the reflective qualities of water which create lighting effects. Artists working in the luminist style also frequently emphasize the light cast by the sky. Some of the most important luminist painters are Martin Johnson Heade, Sanford Gifford, Fitz Hugh Lane, and John F. Kensett.
The influence of the luminist painting style still bears its influence on today's art world. Many contemporary artists find inspiration in its treatment of light and ability to capture the tranquility of the natural landscape. Join us to discover some of our favorite contemporary artists emphasizing the beauty of nature through light, from Suzanne Vaughen to Terry Watts!
Carrie Graber
Two in the Pool
Carrie Graber
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 48.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 19 inch
$1,750
Nicolas Ruelle
Terry Watts
Quiet afternoon Whitstable
Terry Watts
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$1,569
Sand and sky, Weymouth
Terry Watts
Painting - 50 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,354
Four Go Paddling in Camber Sands
Terry Watts
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,877
Jean-Luc Myskowski
La digue des oiseaux
Jean-Luc Myskowski
Painting - 54 x 65 x 5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 2 inch
Sold
Secret des eaux claires
Jean-Luc Myskowski
Painting - 54 x 65 x 5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 2 inch
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Meskar
Sian McGill
Margherita Tessier
Roccia e mare
Margherita Tessier
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$2,978
Inverno in città
Margherita Tessier
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$2,978
Jean Adrien Seide
Valley, Lake & Coconut Trees
Jean Adrien Seide
Painting - 101.6 x 152.4 cm Painting - 40 x 60 inch
$6,500
Village, Mountains & Trees
Jean Adrien Seide
Painting - 121.9 x 182.9 cm Painting - 48 x 72 inch
$9,000
Blue sky in the valley
Jean Adrien Seide
Painting - 121.9 x 181.6 cm Painting - 48 x 71.5 inch
$9,000
Maria Perello
Primer sol al cap de creus
Maria Perello
Painting - 30 x 30 x 5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 2 inch
Sold
Suzanne Vaughen
Evenings Embrace
Suzanne Vaughen
Painting - 50.8 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 40 x 1.5 inch
$1,200
Glistening Water
Suzanne Vaughen
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.01 inch
$1,680
Marie Raynaud
Les Montagnes Bleues
Marie Raynaud
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$1,910