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The Road to the Village, Milton, by George Inness, oil, 1890

The Road to the Village, Milton

George Inness

1890

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

The Road to the Village, Milton is a 1890 oil by George Inness, a American Impressionism work, depicting Rural Area, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
George Inness
When & what style?
1890 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a rural landscape with a road leading to a village. In the foreground, there's a large tree on the left side of the road, and a few cows are grazing in the field to the right. The sky is blue with white clouds. In the background, there are houses and trees, giving a sense of depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and serene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of George Inness
Artist

George Inness

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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