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!
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Glistening Water
Suzanne Vaughen
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.01 inch
€1,577
Evenings Embrace
Suzanne Vaughen
Painting - 50.8 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 40 x 1.5 inch
€1,126
Estuary in changing Weather
Terry Watts
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,485
Light Surf, Chesil Beach
Terry Watts
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€1,485
Gulls on Chesil Beach
Terry Watts
Painting - 44 x 63 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17.3 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch
€1,979
Beach in Low Visibility
Terry Watts
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,485
Walk in changing weather
Terry Watts
Painting - 50 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€2,227
La marche des flots
Franco Salas Borquez
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
Courants extrêmes
Franco Salas Borquez
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Sun Through Clearing Clouds
Terry Watts
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€2,722
In winter light Portland
Terry Watts
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€2,722
Voiliers sur le lac
Eugène Devaud De Madelin
Painting - 27 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 10.6 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,544
Valley, Lake & Coconut Trees
Jean Adrien Seide
Painting - 101.6 x 152.4 cm Painting - 40 x 60 inch
€6,102
Rainbows in the Water (Edris House)
Carrie Graber
Print - 91.4 x 68.6 cm Print - 36 x 27 inch
€1,103
Girls Always Work It Out
Carrie Graber
Print - 96.5 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Print - 38 x 30 x 1.5 inch
€1,291
La digue des oiseaux
Jean-Luc Myskowski
Painting - 54 x 65 x 5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 2 inch
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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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Party on the Hillside
Carrie Graber
Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 3.2 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 1.25 inch
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Palm Springs Perspective II
Carrie Graber
Painting - 55.9 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm Painting - 22 x 38 x 1.5 inch
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Lavaux, Espress route de la Corniche
Eugène Devaud De Madelin
Painting - 47 x 67 x 2 cm Painting - 18.5 x 26.4 x 0.8 inch
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Bout du lac Léman, Château de Chillon, Dents du Midi
Eugène Devaud De Madelin
Painting - 47 x 67 x 2 cm Painting - 18.5 x 26.4 x 0.8 inch
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Paysage et vue sur le Salève
Eugène Devaud De Madelin
Painting - 43 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 16.9 x 24 x 0.8 inch
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Primer sol al cap de creus
Maria Perello
Painting - 30 x 30 x 5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 2 inch
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Vent révolté
Franco Salas Borquez
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
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Promenade dans le Lavaux, Canton de Vaud
Eugène Devaud De Madelin
Painting - 49.5 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 19.5 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
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