Tonalism

Tonalism ( 1880-1915 ) is a style of painting that originated, began as an American artist to paint landscapes in an overarching tone of colored atmosphere or mist.

Dark, neutral hues, such as gray, brown or blue usually dominate such compositions. During the late 1890s, American art critic began the term " tonal " to use for these works.

The term Tonalism is also sometimes used to describe American landscapes, which were derived from the French Barbizon School, which places special emphasis on mood and shadows.

Two leading painter of these two directions are George Inness and James McNeill Whistler.

Tonalism, in both forms, was soon overshadowed by the popularity of impressionism and European Modern Art.

Known representatives

France Xavier Martínez William H. Gerdts
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