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Houses on the Fox River, Illinois, by Artist unknown, oil, 1886

Houses on the Fox River, Illinois

Artist unknown

1886

oil

panel

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Houses on the Fox River, Illinois is a 1886 oil by Artist unknown, a American Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Artist unknown
When & what style?
1886 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

The painting shows a serene landscape of houses along the Fox River in Illinois. It's a quiet scene with trees and buildings reflected in the water. The artist used simple brushstrokes to create a sense of calm. The painting's details are subtle, with an emphasis on the play of light on the water. The houses are depicted in a straightforward way, without much ornamentation. This suggests the artist was focused on capturing a everyday scene. The style of this painting is reminiscent of simple landscape art. You can learn more about similar techniques by looking into the technique of glazing.

About the artist

Portrait of Artist unknown
Artist

Artist unknown

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