The artwork titled “Tropical Scenery” was created by the artist Frederic Edwin Church in 1873. It belongs to the Luminism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. This piece is currently housed in the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a serene tropical landscape illuminated by the soft glow of the setting sun. Dominating the background is a majestic, cloud-covered mountain, rendered in hazy, muted tones to convey distance and atmosphere. The foreground features a lush, verdant terrain, including a large, prominent tree on the right whose leaves catch the warm sunlight. A tranquil body of water lies between the foreground and the distant mountains, reflecting the golden light of the sun. The composition is characterized by its meticulous attention to light and detail, capturing the serene beauty of the tropical environment. The use of light, a hallmark of the Luminism movement, gives the scene a radiant, almost divine quality, inviting viewers to appreciate the harmony and tranquility of nature.
