The artwork titled “Dovedale by Moonlight” was created by Joseph Wright in the year 1785. Executed in oil on canvas, this painting adheres to the principles of the Romanticism art movement and measures 62.5 x 77.8 cm. Categorized under the landscape genre, it is currently housed at the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) in Oberlin, Ohio, US.
The artwork presents a serene nocturnal landscape, characterized by a path winding along a tranquil stream under the moonlight. The scene is enveloped in a gentle, subdued green hue, emphasizing the reflective quality of the moon’s glow on the water. Towering cliffs rise on the left, partially concealed by the silhouettes of dense foliage. Wisps of clouds drift across the sky, forming a dramatic backdrop that heightens the atmospheric effect. The composition is balanced by the interplay of light and shadow, with the foliage on the right framing the luminous moon, creating a harmonious and contemplative portrayal of nature under the serene embrace of night.
