Ships in Moonlight 1859

albertbierstadt

Private Collection

night

boat

abstract expressionism

sky

acrylic

abstract painting

ship

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

ocean

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolor

sea

"Ships in Moonlight" is an 1859 oil painting by Albert Bierstadt. This small-scale work depicts three ships silhouetted against a luminous, moonlit sky. The painting captures the tranquility and mystery of a nighttime seascape, with the moon casting a warm, golden glow on the water. Bierstadt's attention to detail in capturing the subtle gradations of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, enhancing the overall romanticism of the scene.