A View Near Medfield

George Inness

Created:

Movement:

1880

Tonalism

key Notes:

Luminous Landscape, Atmospheric Perspective

Dimensions:

30 x 36 1/4 in. (76.2 x 92.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"A View Near Medfield," painted by George Inness in 1855, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American landscape and his transition towards a more atmospheric and emotive style. The work reflects the influence of the Hudson River School while also foreshadowing the tonal qualities that would characterize Inness's later compositions, contributing significantly to the development of American Impressionism.

Description of the work:

"A View Near Medfield," painted by George Inness in 1880, exemplifies the artist's mastery of atmospheric effects and natural light, characterized by a soft, diffused palette that evokes a serene rural landscape. The composition features a harmonious arrangement of trees, fields, and a distant horizon, with a gentle interplay of light and shadow that enhances the sense of depth and tranquility inherent in the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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