Tag Archives: Painting

The Herring Net and The Scarlet Letter

Posted on November 15, 2013 by juliaharris27

Winslow Homer painted this painting, The Herring Net, in 1890. It depicts two fishermen fighting to catch their fish and stay afloat during a storm. The mood in this painting is hopeful and determined in spite of chaos and hardship. … Continue reading →

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Similarities between Huckleberry Finn and The Rocky Mountains, Lander’s Peak

Posted on November 15, 2013 by owenhern

The painting The Rocky Mountains, Lander’s Peak by Albert Bierstadt is similar to the book Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.  Both works use elements of romanticism.  A big part of romanticism is an appreciation for nature.  Bierstadt’s painting shows a … Continue reading →

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Mountains and Aunts vs. Fields and Daisy

Posted on November 15, 2013 by shakirademitrus

The contrast in light to dark and warm to cold accurately depicts the juxtaposition of Daisy against her society in Daisy Miller. This painting by Thomas Moran compares the bright, shining, and snow covered mountains, to the shadowed, grassy, and … Continue reading →

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Romanticism in Approaching Thunder Storm

Posted on November 8, 2013 by 15wdb

This painting entitled Approaching Thunder Storm, Martin Johnson Heade, is a painting of romanticism. This painting main focus is on nature. The painter shows little inlet that has not been taken over by the thunderstorm yet. The painting also dramatizes … Continue reading →

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