1876
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Wheat Field is a 1876 unspecified by George Inness, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a wide, open field under a heavy, dark sky. The ground is dry and golden, with three small figures scattered across it—two standing, one bent over. In the distance, a line of trees separates the field from a darker, shadowy horizon. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, especially in the sky, giving it a moody, almost stormy feel. The figures are small and simple, blending into the landscape. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
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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