279-annular-eclipse-dixon – painting of annular eclipse off California coast. A dramatic astronomical painting depicting a spectacular annular eclipse hanging low over a vast, undulating ocean. The moon perfectly centers over the solar disc, creating a brilliant "ring of fire" that projects a shimmering, golden path of light across the crests of the dark waves below. High, churning clouds frame the upper sky, catching the complex, multi-toned hues of an eclipsed twilight that transitions from deep purples to warm ochres and amber oranges. 1991, acrylic and gouache
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