Moonrise 1887

George Inness's "Moonrise" (1887) is a captivating landscape painting that showcases the artist's mastery of atmospheric effects and tonal contrasts. The composition is dominated by a large, luminous moon rising over a dark, shadowy landscape, creating a sense of mystery and tranquility. The distant silhouette of a house against the night sky adds a subtle element of human presence to the scene. Inness's brushstrokes are loose and suggestive, capturing the subtle shifts in light and shadow that characterize the twilight hour. "Moonrise" is considered a prime example of Inness's late style, which emphasized mood and emotional expression over precise detail.