College Yard: A View of the Colleges Taken Near the Craigie Bridge

Alvan Fisher

Created:

Movement:

1830

Realism

key Notes:

Academic Landscape, Architectural Harmony

Dimensions:

30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"College Yard: A View of the Colleges Taken Near the Craigie Bridge," painted by Alvan Fisher in 1830, depicts the academic institutions of Harvard University, showcasing the picturesque landscape and architectural features of the campus. This work reflects the early 19th-century American Romantic movement, emphasizing the harmony between nature and education, and it contributes to the visual documentation of American higher education during a period of significant growth and development.

Description of the work:

"College Yard: A View of the Colleges Taken Near the Craigie Bridge" by Alvan Fisher is characterized by its detailed depiction of the collegiate architecture set against a serene landscape. The composition features a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with the foreground populated by figures and foliage, while the background reveals the distinctive structures of the colleges, framed by a clear sky.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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