Tonalist Collection

October Twilight, 1915 (oil on panel)
FIN108227 October Twilight, 1915 (oil on panel) by Tryon, Dwight William (1849-1925); 45.7x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Dwight William Tryon); David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA

Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas)
823053 Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Dessar, Louis Paul (1867-1952); 98x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. Louis Paul Dessar (1867-1952). Oil on canvas

Evening, Factories on the River, 1923 (oil on canvas on masonite)
650971 Evening, Factories on the River, 1923 (oil on canvas on masonite) by Gorson, Aaron Henry (1872-1933); 86.5x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening, Factories on the River)

Sunset in the Woods, 1891 (oil on canvas)
3526177 Sunset in the Woods, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 122.2 x 183.2 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Harvest Moon, 1891 (oil on canvas)
3526148 Harvest Moon, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 76.2x113 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; American, out of copyright

The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856 (oil on canvas)
4073377 The Lackawanna Valley, c.1856 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 86x127.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Commissioned by the Delaware, Lackawanna)

Night: A Harbor, 1894 (pastel on brown paper)
2561563 Night: A Harbor, 1894 (pastel on brown paper) by Tryon, Dwight William (1849-1925); 19.2x29.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Portrait of Xavier Martinez, (oil on canvas laid on panel)
823304 Portrait of Xavier Martinez, (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Mathews, Arthur Frank (1860-1945); 23.2x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Xavier Martinez)

Spring Blossoms, Montclair, New Jersey, c. 1891 (oil with crayon or charcoal on canvas)
3614101 Spring Blossoms, Montclair, New Jersey, c.1891 (oil with crayon or charcoal on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 73.7x114.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American

Steel Mills at Night, 1926 (oil on canvas)
650846 Steel Mills at Night, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Gorson, Aaron Henry (1872-1933); 86.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steel Mills at Night. Aaron Harry Gorson (1872-1933)

Harbor Scene, (oil on canvas)
651022 Harbor Scene, (oil on canvas) by Gorson, Aaron Henry (1872-1933); 40.6x50.8. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbor Scene. Aaron Harry Gorson (1872-1933). Oil on canvas

The Gossip, c. 1907 (oil on panel)
488196 The Gossip, c.1907 (oil on panel) by Dewing, Thomas Wilmer (1851-1938); 30.48 x 41.59 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mrs

Lake Nemi, 1857 (oil on canvas)
3956028 Lake Nemi, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 102.6 x 138.1 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: ); American, out of copyright

Sunset in the Woods, 1891 (oil on canvas)
CGW466565 Sunset in the Woods, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 122.2 x 183.2 cm; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Tonalist art, characterized by its atmospheric and moody qualities, captivates viewers with its evocative scenes. In "October Twilight, 1915, " the artist skillfully captures the fading light of dusk on a serene landscape, leaving us in awe of nature's beauty. "Mending the Net, 1892" transports us to a tranquil fishing village where we witness the laborious yet rewarding task of repairing nets under a gentle sun-kissed sky. In "Evening, Factories on the River, 1923, " Tonalism takes an urban turn as smokestacks rise against a dusky backdrop. The juxtaposition of industrial structures and natural elements creates an intriguing harmony between man-made and organic worlds. Similarly, "Sunset in the Woods, 1891" enchants us with its ethereal glow filtering through dense foliage—a moment frozen in time that invites contemplation. "Harnessing Moonlight, " painted in 1891 showcases how Tonalists masterfully captured nocturnal scenes like no other movement could. Bathed in moonlight's soft embrace is a rural landscape dotted with farmers reaping their harvest under Harvest Moon's watchful eye. "The Lackawanna Valley, " created around 1856 by one of Tonalism's pioneers reveals an early exploration into capturing landscapes' emotive power through muted tones and subtle brushwork. This piece serves as a testament to Tonalism's enduring influence on American art history. With "Night: A Harbor (1894), " pastels dance upon brown paper to depict bustling harbor life shrouded in darkness—an intimate glimpse into maritime activities when most are asleep. Meanwhile Xavier Martinez gazes at us from his portrait; his penetrating eyes revealing both vulnerability and strength—captivating our attention. Spring Blossoms burst forth energetically amidst Montclair’s New Jersey landscape circa 1891; crayon or charcoal strokes bring these blossoms to life, evoking the season's vibrant spirit.