College Yard: A View from the President's House

Alvan Fisher

Created:

Movement:

1830

Realism

key Notes:

Academic Landscape, Institutional Perspective

Dimensions:

30 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. (76.8 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"College Yard: A View from the President's House," painted by Alvan Fisher in 1830, depicts the landscape of Harvard College, showcasing the institution's architectural and natural environment. This work reflects the early 19th-century American interest in educational institutions and their role in shaping national identity, while also highlighting Fisher's skill in capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere in landscape painting.

Description of the work:

"College Yard: A View from the President's House" by Alvan Fisher presents a detailed depiction of a collegiate landscape, characterized by its serene composition and naturalistic elements. The painting employs a harmonious color palette and careful attention to light and shadow, effectively capturing the architectural features of the President's House alongside the surrounding greenery and figures engaged in leisurely activities.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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