Скачать или смотреть Lockwood De Forest's "Moon in Trailing Clouds" (May 1901) at the Wildling Museum

Today's #MuseumMomentofZen is brought to you by Lockwood De Forest! During his lifetime, De Forest traveled widely - studying in Rome and visiting much of Europe, the Middle East, India, China, Japan, and Korea, as well as traveling throughout the U.S. and Mexico. He carefully documented his travels with landscape sketches, translating what he saw into his art and design work. He developed an interest in Eastern art and architecture, and over time his works became more atmospheric in style.

After first wintering in Santa Barbara, he moved to the area permanently in 1919, where he would spend the rest of his life. He was captivated by Santa Barbara's light and landscapes and grew to be one of Santa Barbara's most influential early 20th century artists.

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Artwork details: Lockwood De Forest (1850 - 1932), "Moon in Trailing Clouds," May 1901, Oil on canvas, Courtesy Sullivan Goss Gallery and featured in 'Starry Nights: Visions of the Night Sky.'