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4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Nome Classe Data

roy moyer, Four Plums (1960). Riproduzione a scopo illustrativo; tutti i diritti sono riservati dal titolare dei diritti.

Dettagli dell'opera

Artista: roy moyer wahooart.com/it/artists/roy-moyer/
Pittura: 1960
Dimensioni originali: 67 x 90 cm

Copyright Quest'opera è considerata ancora protetta da copyright. Il catalogo non riporta le date di nascita e morte per roy moyer; il diritto d'autore dura 70 anni dopo la morte dell'artista, pertanto l'interpretazione più prudente è che i diritti siano ancora applicabili. L'immagine è mostrata qui solo a scopo didattico; i diritti rimangono in capo al titolare dei diritti.

Four Plums — roy moyer

How big is it?

The original measures 67 × 90 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Data di realizzazione

1960

▲ quest'opera, 1960

Opere simili

Diagonal Shaft of Light, 1967 wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-diagonal-shaft-of-light-ARACW2-en/
Autumn Still Life, 1980 wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-autumn-still-life-ARACWA-en/
Snow covered Mountains, 1980 wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-snow-covered-mountains-ARACW4-en/

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Palette colori

Rilevato dall'immagine

Colore principale

Cobalt Violet #707298

Tavolozza salvata

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Colore principale: Cobalt Violet
Intensità: Monochromatic La saturazione e la varietà dei colori, da una singola tonalità tenue a molteplici sfumature vivaci.
Contrasto: Bold Quanto i colori differiscano in luminosità e saturazione nell'intera opera.
Armonia: Unified Palette L'armonia cromatica, dall'accostamento contrastante all'unione completa.
Luminosità: Shadow Il grado di luminosità o di oscurità complessiva dell'immagine, dalle ombre profonde ai punti di massima luce.
Saturazione: Subtle Color Quanto siano puri e intensi i colori, dal quasi grigio al pienamente vivido.

Four Plums — roy moyer

Artista

roy moyer

The Luminous Legacy of Roy Moyer

To encounter the work of Roy Moyer is to step into a world where light does not merely illuminate subjects but seems to emanate from within them. An American painter whose career bridged the gap between classical observation and modern sensibility, Moyer possessed a rare ability to capture the ephemeral qualities of the natural world. Whether rendering the frost-dusted peaks of a mountain range or the quiet, tactile presence of fruit in a still life, his brushwork served as a conduit for both physical texture and emotional depth. His artistic journey was one of profound synthesis, blending the delicate light-play of Impressionism with a structured, almost sculptural approach to form that reflected his deep engagement with the evolving art movements of the twentieth century.

Born in 1921 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Moyer’s early life laid the foundation for a career defined by meticulous study and global perspective. His formative years were shaped by an intense fascination with the masters of light, particularly the Impressionist traditions of Monet and Sisley. This early inclination toward capturing atmospheric effects would remain a cornerstone of his technique throughout his life. However, Moyer was never content with mere imitation; he sought a deeper, more structural understanding of his subjects.

Dove approfondire

L'artista roy moyer wahooart.com/it/artists/roy-moyer/
Opere simili Altre opere da confrontare wahooart.com/it/art/similar/roy-moyer-four-plums-ARACW6-en/

Scoprilo online

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Citazione dell'opera

MLA: moyer, roy. Four Plums. 1960, https://wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-four-plums-ARACW6-en/
APA: moyer, roy (1960). Four Plums [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-four-plums-ARACW6-en/
Chicago: roy moyer. Four Plums. 1960. https://wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-four-plums-ARACW6-en/
Harvard: moyer, roy (1960) Four Plums. Available at: https://wahooart.com/it/art/roy-moyer-four-plums-ARACW6-en/

Four Plums — roy moyer

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Diagonal Shaft of Light (1967), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.