“Fiercely the red sun descending/Burned his way along the heavens” by Thomas Moran (Video)

Watch this video to hear NCMA Curator John Coffey explain what inspired Moran to create this “menacing and thrilling” painting.

Grade level
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College
Subject Areas
English Language Arts, Visual Arts
Concepts
Impact, Place, Problem Solving