Nocturne: Night in American Art, 1890-1917

A beautifully illustrated look at the vogue for night landscapes amid the social, political, and technological changes of modern America

The turn of the 20th century witnessed a surge in the creation and popularity of nocturnes and night landscapes in American art. In this original and thought-provoking book, Hélène Valance investigates why artists and viewers of the era were so captivated by the night. Nocturne examines works by artists such as James McNeill Whistler, Childe Hassam, Winslo...