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🎨 A Calm Afternoon, Long Island, 1876
by Henry Farrer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Watercolor. 29.8 x 48.3 cm.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA

About the artwork:

In "A Calm Afternoon, Long Island," Farrer likely portrays a tranquil landscape scene, emblematic of Long Island’s pastoral settings. The composition would probably feature open fields or a quiet shoreline, indicative of the calm, serene title of the work. Farrer's approach to watercolor allows for a nuanced depiction of the sky and water, with soft, fluid brushstrokes that perfectly capture the reflective qualities of water and the gentle movement of clouds.

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Focus on the interplay of soft afternoon light and reflections on water. Use delicate brushstrokes to capture the gentle transition of light and its effect on the landscape, creating a sense of calm and stillness.