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Hackensack River

Name Class Date

Charles Warren Eaton, Hackensack River (1885). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Warren Eaton topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-warren-eaton/
Artist’s dates
1854 – 1935
Painted
1885

In context

Hackensack River — Charles Warren Eaton

When was this painted?

  1. 1850
  2. 1860
  3. 1870
  4. 1880
  5. 1890
  6. 1900
  7. 1910
  8. 1920
  9. 1930

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 81 at death.

Painted when the artist was 31. The artist lived to 81. 0 of the 36 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Warren Eaton (1854–1935) ▲ this work, 1885 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1889 Main working years: 1889–1900 Late works: from 1900

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Putty #dbe7df

    Catalogued palette

    • #DBE7DF
    • #B3C4AE
    • #30352E
    • #858F79

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    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Putty
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Softly Mixed Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Warren Eaton over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 57.1%
    2. 2 United States of America 42.9%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 13 most looked-at works by Charles Warren Eaton

    1. 1 Woods in Winter, 1886 25.0%
    2. 2 Melting Snow, 1900 12.5%
    3. 3 Spring Sunset, 1893 6.2%
    4. 4 Sunset Pines, 1900 6.2%
    5. 5 The Strip of Pines, 1908 6.2%
    6. 6 Haystacks at Sunset, 1890 6.2%
    7. 7 Sunset Trees, 1900 6.2%
    8. 8 Forest Glen, 1900 6.2%
    9. 9 Forest Brook, 1885 6.2%
    10. 10 Rocks in a Stream, 1885 6.2%
    11. 11 Maine Pines, 1900 6.2%
    12. 12 Winter Stream, 1885 6.2%
    13. — Hackensack River, 1885 this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 99.5% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 36 works by this artist, of which 12 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Warren Eaton

    Born in Zonneijk, Netherlands

    life and artistic journey

    charles warren eaton, a dutch painter from the netherlands, lived from 1854 to 1935. despite his prolific output, eaton's life remains somewhat of an enigma, with his artistic journey being more notable for its consistency in style than for dramatic shifts or revolutionary statements.

    artistic style and themes

    eaton's work is characterized by serene landscapes, intricate still lifes, and portraits of everyday individuals. his use of color, while not as bold as some of his contemporaries, adds a depth to his compositions that invites the viewer to step into the world he has created.

    the museum huis ten bosch, with its extensive collection, features several of eaton's works, offering a glimpse into his artistic range. this museum is also notable for its other collections, including works by pieter de grebber and salomon de bray.

    though not as widely recognized as some of his peers, eaton's contributions to dutch art are undeniable, reflecting the quieter aspects of life in the netherlands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    notable works and their significance

    while specific details about eaton's most notable works are scarce, his oil on canvas pieces, particularly those depicting rural dutch life, stand out for their subtle yet evocative nature. these works, much like those of vincent van gogh's orchard with blossoming plum trees, capture the essence of a bygone era, albeit with a more subdued tone.

    view charles warren eaton's artworks on AllPaintingsStore.com

    explore the museum huis ten bosch's collection, which includes works by eaton and other notable dutch artists: the museum huis ten bosch (the hague, netherlands) - a comprehensive guide

    discover more about the dutch art scene on wikipedia: dutch masters

    legacy and influence

    though eaton's name may not be as synonymous with dutch art as rembrandt van rijn or vincent van gogh, his contributions to the world of art are a testament to the enduring power of subtle, nuanced expression. as AllPaintingsStore.com continues to digitize and share the works of artists like eaton, his legacy is sure to inspire new generations of art enthusiasts and researchers alike.

    visit rembrandt van rijn's old man with a beret, a masterpiece of dutch art, on AllPaintingsStore.com: rembrandt van rijn: old man with a beret

    explore the museum boijmans van beuningen rotterdam, netherlands's collection for more insights into dutch art: museum boijmans van beuningen rotterdam, netherlands

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles Warren Eaton topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-warren-eaton/
    • Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/charles-warren-eaton-hackensack-river-8XXF5S-en/

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Eaton, Charles Warren. Hackensack River. 1885, https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-warren-eaton-hackensack-river-8XXF5S-en/
    APA
    Eaton, Charles Warren (1885). Hackensack River [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-warren-eaton-hackensack-river-8XXF5S-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Warren Eaton. Hackensack River. 1885. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-warren-eaton-hackensack-river-8XXF5S-en/
    Harvard
    Eaton, Charles Warren (1885) Hackensack River. Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-warren-eaton-hackensack-river-8XXF5S-en/

    Look closely

    Hackensack River — Charles Warren Eaton

    Look closely

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

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: rivers. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at November Landscape (1910), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. Charles Warren Eaton was about 31 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?

    Your response

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

    Questions & Answers

    Is "Hackensack River" by Charles Warren Eaton a portrait, landscape or square composition?

    The format of "Hackensack River" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

    How intense are the colors in "Hackensack River" by Charles Warren Eaton?

    The colors in "Hackensack River" by Charles Warren Eaton have a balanced intensity.

    How can I get a digital file of "Hackensack River" by Charles Warren Eaton?

    A digital image of "Hackensack River" by Charles Warren Eaton can be purchased on its Digital Image page: a high-resolution digital image download.