1849
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Summer Landscape Near New Haven is a 1849 oil by George Henry Durrie, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a serene summer landscape near New Haven. In the foreground, a few cows graze on the grassy hillside, while a large tree stands tall to the right. The background features a body of water, possibly a lake or river, with a few sailboats and a distant mountain range. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the peaceful scene. The brushstrokes are smooth and gentle, adding to the overall sense of calm. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
George Henry Durrie (June 6, 1820 – October 15, 1863) was an American landscape artist noted especially for his rural winter snow scenes, which became very popular after they were reproduced as lithographic prints by Currier and Ives.
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