1866
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
In the Woods is a 1866 unspecified by George Inness, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a quiet forest scene with thick green trees and bushes. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light on the ground. In the lower right corner, a person sits on the grass, wearing a blue dress and a wide-brimmed hat. They hold a basket and seem to be resting or gathering something. The artist focused on soft, natural light and simple details, like the person’s relaxed pose. This style was new at the time—painters usually made scenes look more polished. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this one changed painting.
George Inness (May 1, 1825 – August 3, 1894) was an American landscape painter. Now recognized as one of the most influential American artists of the nineteenth century, Inness was influenced by the Hudson River School…
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