The artwork, “Aurora Borealis, Mt Desert Island, from Bar Harbor, Maine,” was created by Frederic Edwin Church in 1860. It belongs to the Luminism art movement and is categorized under the landscape genre.
The artwork majestically captures the ethereal spectacle of the aurora borealis over Mt Desert Island, as viewed from Bar Harbor, Maine. The scene is imbued with a luminous quality, characteristic of the Luminism style, which emphasizes the effects of light and atmosphere. The dark silhouette of the island contrasts starkly with the vibrant, celestial colors of the northern lights that streak across the sky, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring visual experience. The serene water in the foreground mirrors the brilliance of the sky, further enhancing the sense of tranquility and grandeur inherent in the natural phenomenon depicted.
