Carriage by Moonlight, Clinton Loveridge (1824-1915, American)

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Clinton Loveridge
Carriage by Moonlight, Clinton Loveridge (1824-1915, American)
19th Century

About the Item

Hudson River School style moonlit landscape with horse and carriage by American artist, Clinton Loveridge CLINTON LOVERIDGE (1824-1915) Carriage by Moonlight Oil on canvas 7 x 13 1/16 inches Signed lower left Although little is known about the life and career of New York native Clinton Loveridge, his surviving paintings document a long career spent studying and illustrating the landscape of New England. Born in Troy, New York, Loveridge matured as an artist during the 1850s in Albany, where he made a name for himself before settling in Brooklyn in 1867. He became a member of the Brooklyn Art Association, where he contributed works to the annual exhibition from 1867 to 1884. At the National Academy of Design, Loveridge exhibited his works annually for over a thirty-year span, from 1867 to 1899. In this painting, galloping horses pull a carriage along a rural road in the moonlight. As the carriage passes a small cottage nestled in a forest clearing, the passengers trumpet a greeting to the inhabitant, whose darkened silhouette reciprocates the gesture with a wave from the illuminated doorway. The dramatic setting painted in a dark palette may seem atypical for Loveridge, who is known for his idyllic countryside landscapes featuring cattle or sheep lazily grazing in pastures or wading in streams. However, this picture is one among several paintings that Loveridge explores the light effects of moonlight on a landscape. As rays emanate from the full golden moon and cast shadows upon the horses on their path, Loveridge heightens the effect of light and shadow by placing a bright lantern on the side of the carriage, further illuminating the scene. The glow radiating from the small cottage adds a warmth to the otherwise cool palette. The lighting also gives the cottage a welcoming presence, which is reinforced by a puff of smoke arising from the chimney, suggesting a warm and inviting hearth inside.

Creator:
Clinton Loveridge (1838 - 1915, American)
Creation Year:
19th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 13.07 in (33.2 cm)
Medium:
Oil
Movement & Style:
Hudson River School
Period:
19th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU117024597202