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tonalist

a composer who pays special attention to the tonal qualities of music. See also art.
See also: Music
a painter who pays special attention to qualities of tone or tint in his work. See also music.
See also: Art
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Those of the Pennsylvania impressionists include romantic realist Daniel Garber (1880-1958) who created "A Wooded Watershed," the largest painting in the museum and works by American tonalist William Langson Lathrop (1859-1938), the "grandfather of the New Hope Art Colony," who invited his students and colleagues for Sunday afternoon tea at his home, creating a sense of community.
Among the offerings are the works of such artists as Dutch painter Josef Israels (1824 - 1911), a prominent Hague School tonalist known for his historical, landscape and religious themes, as well as "The Alpha and Omega" Old Master painting, of Edwinsford Collection provenance, which depicts the prophet Isaiah reading a Hebrew scroll while flanked by cherubs.
Coral: 5-6 American Pharoah, 7 Honor Code, Tonalist, 10 Gleneagles, 12 bar.
These early pieces are frequently described as "tonalist," meaning that they were dark and atmospheric, applying a neutral and understated color palette.
California Chrome, who won two legs of the American Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness (G1) finished fourth to Tonalist in the Belmont (G1) last season before he ended the year victoriously, by comfortably landing the Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar in November.
Espinoza's mount California Chrome isn't the same force as when winning the first two legs of the Triple Crown, and bigger threats are anticipated from Tonalist and Toast Of New York.
He was irked Belmont winner Tonalist didn't run in either of the first two legs of the Triple Crown.
Early in his career, Folinsbee painted in a tonalist style, with an interest in light and atmosphere that grew directly from his time with Harrison and Carlson in Woodstock.
nineteenth century tonalist painting with its subdued, misty light.
When it comes to color, Halvorson is a tonalist. She uses a muted palette and a number of the paintings are different hues of gray.
A History of American Tonalism: 1880-1920 is a weighty reference and the first definitive account of the Tonalist movement that changed American art around the early 1900 era.