View of the Boston Fens

Arthur Clifton Goodwin

Created:

Movement:

1910

Tonalism

key Notes:

Impressionistic Landscape, Urban Nature

Dimensions:

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

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

New game

story of the work:

"View of the Boston Fens," created by Arthur Clifton Goodwin in 1906, depicts the picturesque landscape of the Boston Fens, an area designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as part of the Emerald Necklace park system. Goodwin's work is significant for its impressionistic style and its role in capturing the natural beauty and urban integration of Boston's green spaces during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"View of the Boston Fens" by Arthur Clifton Goodwin presents a serene landscape characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, capturing the lush greenery and reflective water of the Fens. The composition is marked by a balanced arrangement of natural elements, with a palette that emphasizes the vibrant hues of foliage against the tranquil blues of the sky and water.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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