Ralph Blakelock
1847–1919 · American · 30 artworks
TonalismAmerican RomanticismLayered glazesNocturnal scenesUse of bitumenDreamlike atmosphereImpasto
artist bio
Ralph Blakelock was an American Romantic painter known primarily for his moody and evocative landscapes. He was largely self-taught and developed a unique style characterized by layered glazes and a mystical interpretation of nature, contributing significantly to the Tonalist movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Blakelock's work allows students to explore the use of color and light to create atmosphere and mood in landscape painting. Students can also learn about the impact of personal experience and mental health on artistic expression.
related: George Inness, James McNeill Whistler, Albert Pinkham Ryder
30 artworks
Woodland Vista
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Pool in the Adirondacks
1875
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Moonlight, Indian Encampment
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Mountain Landscape
1877
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Brook by Moonlight
1891
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Golden Glow
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Sunset, Navarro Ridge, California Coast
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Cabin in Witer
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Afterglow
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Moonlight
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Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York
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Bloomingdale Road
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Moonlight on the Brook
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Fifty Ninth St and Fifth Ave
1870
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Landscape with Trees
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Wood Interior
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River in a Landscape
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Above the Clouds
1875
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In the Adirondacks
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Moonrise
1909
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At Nature's Mirror
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The Artist's Garden
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Landscape
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Indian Encampment
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Moonlight (Night Scene)
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The Signal Fire
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Woodlands Glen with Stream
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Edge of the Forest
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Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life)
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Canadian Indian Hunters
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