The Old Mill by Moonlight 1885

"The Old Mill by Moonlight" (1885) by Albert Pinkham Ryder (1847-1917) is a captivating landscape painting rendered in a mysterious and atmospheric style. The canvas depicts a solitary old mill silhouetted against a moonlit sky, with the luminous orb casting a warm glow across the surrounding hills and fields. Ryder's signature use of rich, dark tones creates a sense of depth and solitude, inviting viewers to contemplate the vastness of nature and the passage of time. The painting's muted palette and gestural brushstrokes convey a sense of tranquility and evoke a sense of timelessness, a hallmark of Ryder's artistic approach.