Who painted Wintergreens?

Wintergreens was painted by Bolton Brown in 1916.

Where can I see Wintergreens?

Wintergreens is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Wintergreens?

Museum-quality prints of Wintergreens are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Wintergreens

Bolton Brown , 1916

Wintergreens is an ink print by Bolton Brown. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in pencil, lower left: Bolton Brown; in the plate, upper left: Monogrammed and titled

About this work

Overview

Created in 1916, Wintergreens is a lithographic print by American artist Bolton Coit Brown. Executed in a restrained tonal range, the image presents a modest still‑life of hardy foliage. The work exemplifies Brown’s dual interests in fine art and the natural world, reflecting his reputation as both a painter and a dedicated mountaineer.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a collection of wintergreen plants, noted for retaining their verdant hue throughout the colder months. By isolating these resilient leaves against a muted background, the print underscores themes of endurance and quiet vitality in a landscape stripped of vibrant color.

Technique & Style

Brown employed the lithographic process, drawing directly onto a prepared stone surface with greasy media before treating the stone to accept ink only where the image was rendered. The resulting print features soft, pencil‑like lines and a seamless gradation from green to gray, achieving a smooth, even surface that emphasizes subtle texture over dramatic contrast.

History & Provenance

Bolton Coit Brown, a founding member of the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, New York, produced Wintergreens during his active period as a printmaker. The work later entered the collections associated with the Woodstock Art Colony, reflecting the artist’s involvement in early 20th‑century American arts communities.

Context

The early 1910s saw a resurgence of interest in American printmaking, with artists exploring natural subjects through lithography. Brown’s Wintergreens aligns with this trend, marrying his mountaineering experience with a visual focus on the modest flora that thrives in rugged, wintry environments.