An Old New England Orchard
1883
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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George Henry Smillie
George Henry Smillie was an American painter and etcher.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
An Old New England Orchard is a 1883 by George Henry Smillie, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a lone figure standing in a quiet orchard. The person is small against gnarled trees with twisted branches, their clothes simple and loose. The ground is covered in dry grass and scattered leaves, and the sky above is soft and blurred. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the trees look rough and the air feel still. This style was common in late 19th-century American prints. Next, look up George Henry Smillie (American, 1840–1921) to see more of his work.
George Henry Smillie was an American painter and etcher.
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