• Norton Bush
• American, 1864-1894
• "Tropcial Sunset"
• Oil on Canvas
• 16 x 24 inches, Framed: 23 ½ x 31 11/16 inches
• Signed and dated lower right, 1890
• Price on Request

Tropical Sunset is an example of Bush’s stunning tropical views of South and Central America. After traveling to these areas, Bush deviated from his earlier focus of portraiture and American coastlines and began to prolifically paint tropical vistas. It was a suggestion by artist friend, Frederick Church, which inclined Bush towards both visiting and attempting to render these lush environments. At this time, Church was widely recognized for his talent as a tropical painter. The communication between these two artists and Bush’s enthusiasm for the genre enabled Bush’s technique to fully come to fruition.