Artwork
Dartmouth Street from Copley Square
Dartmouth Street from Copley Square is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Arthur Clifton Goodwin. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Dartmouth Street from Copley Square is a 1915 painting by Arthur Clifton Goodwin, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bustling city scene in Copley Square, with Trinity Church dominating the left side. Pedestrians in early 20th-century attire walk along the sidewalk, while horse-drawn carriages and early cars share the road.
Technique & Style
Goodwin employed loose, rapid brushstrokes to convey the movement and light of the urban scene. The predominantly muted color palette is enlivened by the blue-gray reflections on the wet pavement.
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