Green, being the color of nature, represents growth, harmony, fertility, and freshness. It is the most restful and relaxing color to the eye optically due to its spectral wavelength. This gallery demonstrates how the color green works so well with themes like these.
The Green Boathouse, William Glackens, ca. 1922, From the collection of: Huntington Museum of Art
This piece expresses a peaceful tone with its use of the color green in various areas across the canvas and its depiction of a small village set in a tropical area.
Green Lamp, Kate Daw, 2013 - 2014, From the collection of: Biennale of Sydney
The green light that emits from this lamp can make an environment more relaxing and can soothe those who are experiencing high amounts of stress.
Statue in Green Park, Nadel, Arno, 20th century, From the collection of: Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History
A tranquil environment is depicted in this piece and the placement of the trees and other plants gives it a more peaceful feeling.
The Green Bottle of Red Chrysanthemum, Pan Yuliang, late 1950’s, From the collection of: Long Museum West Bund
The mixture of green and red in this piece creates a mixed feeling of passion and balance, making this one of the more unique pieces in this gallery.
Black tailed Parrakeet, Polytelis melanura and Green Leek Parakeet, Polytelis barranandi, James Whitley Sayer, 1870, From the collection of: Museums Victoria
The wildlife depicted on this vine illustrates growth and nature; two separate themes of green expressed in a single piece.
Women with Green Wings, Pisareva Galina, 2006, From the collection of: Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
This angelic duo gives a sense of harmony and peace to this painting, and using various different shades of green to illustrate these two makes it very unique.
Synchronie en vert (Synchrony in Green), Paul Sérusier, 1913, From the collection of: Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
The mixture of nature with a kitchen environment gives this piece a feeling of harmony and balance.
Green Field, Vincent van Gogh, 1889, From the collection of: National Gallery Prague
This is perhaps the best illustration of tranquility and nature in this gallery for the various shades of green used throughout the field and the peaceful environment it depicts.
Pavilions in Green, Zhu Ying, 1982, From the collection of: Long Museum West Bund
Like "The Green Boathouse," this piece shows a great depiction of a village set in a green environment that makes it feel more relaxing.
Train Window - Green Pine, Zhang Xiaogang, 2010, From the collection of: Today Art Museum
Perhaps the piece with the least amount of green in this gallery, but a decent use of the negative effects of this color since it shows a single tree in what appears to be a deteriorating environment.
The banks of the Viosne at Osny in grey weather, winter, Camille Pissarro, 1883, From the collection of: National Gallery of Victoria
Another great depiction of a village mixed with nature, but this one shows that nature is surrounding the village rather than being randomly placed through it.
Aengsam, Yellow-green Robe for the Successful State Examinee, Unkown, 19th century, From the collection of: Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
This robe appears to be similar to those worn in spas and health clinics in the east, and the shade of green it has gives a very relaxing feeling.
Egret and Small Birds with Hibiscus and Green Willows, Shokatsu Kan, 1765, From the collection of: Kobe City Museum
The tree that is shown in this piece is a great representation of growth.
Wooden Santo in Bright Green Dress, Majel G. Claflin, 1935/1942, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
While the expression of the woman's face seems bizarre, the green robe makes this piece appear slightly more soothing.
Kosode with flower-covered rafts and willow on green silk crape, Unknown, 18th century (Edo period), From the collection of: Nara Prefectural Museum
This gown has a good sense of tranquility and the use of flowers gives it a peaceful feeling too.
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National Gallery of Victoria
Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
National Gallery Prague
Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History
Today Art Museum
Huntington Museum of Art
Kobe City Museum
Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
Nara Prefectural Museum
Long Museum West Bund
Museums Victoria
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Biennale of Sydney