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E. Ambrose Webster’s ‘Brook in Winter’

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E. Ambrose Webster’s ‘Brook in Winter’ painted in 1914

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E. Ambrose Webster observed light and nature. He was considered a leading modernist in 1910. 'Brook in Winter' shows Webster's careful observations of sunset in winter. The unexpected purples and oranges highlight the long rays of sun through the forest. Artist: E. Ambrose Webster Medium: Oil on canvas

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Arts + Humanities

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Updated

May 26 2022

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