Landscape with Figures (1914)

Kenneth Hayes Miller

Created:
Movement:
1914
Realism
key Notes:
Urban Realism, Tonal Harmony
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Dimensions:
20 × 17 in. (50.8 × 43.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Landscape with Figures," created by Kenneth Hayes Miller in 1914, reflects the artist's interest in the interplay between human figures and their natural surroundings, characteristic of his early work. The painting is notable for its use of color and composition, which exemplify Miller's evolving style during this period, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Figures" by Kenneth Hayes Miller, created in 1914, features a harmonious composition that integrates human figures within a natural setting, characterized by a muted color palette and soft brushwork. The painting captures a serene atmosphere, with the figures engaging in leisurely activities amidst a backdrop of rolling hills and trees, reflecting Miller's interest in the interplay between humanity and the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Landscape with Figures (1914)