1878
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Montclair, New Jersey is a 1878 unspecified by George Inness, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a quiet landscape with rolling hills in the distance. A line of dark trees stands in the middle, their trunks thick and branches bare. The sky above is stormy, with thick clouds and patches of light breaking through. Below, the ground is a mix of green grass and shadowy patches. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like the artist painted it outside. The colors are soft but bold—deep greens and blues with a hint of gray. It feels like a moment frozen in time, with no people or movement. If you like this style, look up Impressionism next.
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…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
