Forsaken Homestead
1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About the artist
Artist
Charles Harold Davis
Charles Harold Davis (1856–1933) was an artist, born in Amesbury.
See the richer artist page1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Forsaken Homestead is a 1896 oil by Charles Harold Davis, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a deserted homestead in a rural landscape. The scene is set in a field with a few trees and bushes, and a large stone building in the center. The building appears to be abandoned, with no signs of life or activity. The painting is done in oil paint, with muted colors that give it a somber tone. The overall effect is one of desolation and neglect. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Charles Harold Davis.
Charles Harold Davis (1856–1933) was an artist, born in Amesbury.
See the richer artist page
