Autumn in the Catskills

Autumn in the Catskills was painted by Jervis McEntee in 1873, the same year it was created.

The work entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1915, where it has remained since. No documented commission or preparatory history has been recorded for the painting; its creation aligns with McEntee’s mature period, when he frequently depicted autumnal landscapes of the Catskill region.

Jervis McEntee, a 19th-century American artist, completed Autumn in the Catskills in 1873. This oil painting exemplifies his characteristic focus on natural landscapes, a common theme among painters associated with the Hudson River School. The work captures a serene, late autumn scene, reflecting the artist's engagement with the American wilderness. It is currently housed in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

As a painter aligned with the Hudson River School, Jervis McEntee contributed to the movement's exploration of American landscapes. His close relationships with other prominent artists of the era are well-documented. Furthermore, his extensive, unpublished journals from 1872 to 1890 offer valuable insights into the artistic community and broader social landscape of New York during the Gilded Age, providing a unique historical record.