Artwork
Autumn Landscape
Autumn Landscape is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Hugh Bolton Jones. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Autumn Landscape is an oil painting created by American artist Hugh Bolton Jones around 1897. It is a characteristic example of American Impressionism, depicting a serene rural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a quiet, late-autumn landscape, likely from the eastern United States, featuring a muddy field with tall grasses and bare trees. The scene is devoid of human figures, conveying a sense of stillness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Jones employed thick brushstrokes and impasto to capture the texture of the grass and mud, creating a tactile, rough effect. The use of oil paint allowed for a detailed, realistic representation of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. Jones, influenced by the Hudson River School, spent time in Europe before settling in New York in 1881, where he shared a studio with his brother.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hugh Bolton Jones (20 October 1848 – 24 September 1927) was an American landscape painter.
