“Peace at Sunset (Evening in the White Mountains)” is an artwork by Thomas Cole, executed in oil on canvas. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 68.9 by 81.85 centimeters.
The artwork vividly captures the tranquil and majestic atmosphere at sunset, set against the backdrop of the White Mountains. Thomas Cole masterfully utilizes dramatic contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize the serene yet awe-inspiring nature of the landscape. The canvas portrays a picturesque scene with rolling hills, dense forest foliage, and towering peaks, all bathed in the soft, golden light of the setting sun. The use of rich, earthy tones brings out the beauty of the natural environment, exemplifying the Romanticism movement’s appreciation for the sublime and the picturesque in nature.
