The artwork titled “Valley of Cuernavaca” is an oil painting on canvas created by Thomas Moran in 1903. It is a representation from the Romanticism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 35.9 x 68.9 centimeters. This piece is housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, DC, United States.
In the artwork, Moran has masterfully depicted a panoramic view of a valley, bathed in the interplay of light and shadow that is characteristic of Romanticism. The mountains in the background recede into the distance, blending seamlessly with the sky, which is adorned with dramatic clouds. The terrain features lush foliage in varying shades of green, punctuated by patches of openness where a small settlement with a prominent white building can be seen nestled among the trees. The composition is a testament to Moran’s ability to capture the sublime beauty of nature, invoking a sense of awe and tranquility in the observer. The harmonious blend of colors and the meticulous attention to detail contribute to the painting’s overall serene and majestic atmosphere.