"El Rio de Luz" (The River of Light) by Frederic Edwin Church, created around 1877, is a stunning example of luminism and romantic landscape painting. It depicts a tranquil tropical river scene, bathed in soft, ethereal light. The sun, possibly obscured by mist or clouds, creates a gentle glow across the landscape, giving the water a luminous, almost reflective quality.
Lush, dense vegetation frames the river on both sides, with towering trees and overgrown plants contributing to the sense of untamed nature. The atmospheric depth of the painting is remarkable, with the far distance gradually fading into a soft haze. The composition captures a pristine, almost mystical moment in the wilderness, suggesting an untouched, serene world. Church’s attention to detail, combined with his mastery of light and shadow, creates a sense of grandeur and peacefulness. The painting reflects his fascination with exotic locations and his ability to transform natural scenes into sublime visions. The light, which dominates the scene, becomes a symbolic element, highlighting nature’s beauty and divine presence.
Frame:
Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.
All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.
Print:
For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.
- Simple, elegant design
- Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
- Handmade by specialist picture framers
- FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
- Delivered ready for hanging