The artwork titled “When the Fog Rolls In,” created by Eyvind Earle in 1995 in the United States, belongs to the Magic Realism art movement and falls within the landscape genre.
In this piece, pastoral landscapes unfold in a series of undulating hills blanketed by thick patches of trees and foliage. The effect of fog drifting across the scene enhances the sense of mystery and tranquility. Earle’s meticulous attention to detail renders the foliage with an almost surreal clarity, embodying the principles of Magic Realism. The overall warm palette, dominated by shades of gold, green, and sepia, is complemented by the contrast between the illuminated sky and the darker, shadowed areas of the land, creating a harmonious balance of light and dark. The intricate stylization of the trees coupled with the fog’s ethereal presence underscores a dreamlike quality, evoking both a sense of serenity and an enigmatic atmosphere.