1877
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
White Mountains from North Conway, New Hampshire is a 1877 oil by David Johnson, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This landscape painting depicts a serene scene of the White Mountains in North Conway, New Hampshire. In the foreground, two men sit on a log, one wearing a hat, while a woman stands in the distance, dressed in long skirts. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains, with a few buildings scattered throughout. The painting features a range of earthy tones, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are smooth and blended, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the mountains in the distance. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
David Johnson (May 10, 1827 – January 30, 1908) was an American painter, a member of the second generation of Hudson River School painters.
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