Artwork
Autumn Study, View over Hanging Rock, Newport, R.I.
Autumn Study, View over Hanging Rock, Newport, R.I. is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John La Farge. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Autumn Study, View over Hanging Rock, Newport, R.
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Subject & Meaning
Created in 1868 by John La Farge, the canvas presents a natural scene focused on the specific geographic location of the rock formation.
The work is a landscape painting depicting a view over Hanging Rock in Newport, Rhode Island. Created in 1868 by John La Farge, the canvas presents a natural scene focused on the specific geographic location of the rock formation. As a landscape genre piece, the subject matter centers on the topography and environment of the Newport area rather than narrative figures or allegorical iconography.
The painting represents a direct observation of the American coastal landscape during the late 19th century, emphasizing the physical presence of the rock and its surroundings.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1868, this work is an oil painting on canvas by John La Farge. The piece measures approximately 76.8 by 64.1 centimeters and is classified as a landscape. While specific details regarding the artist's brushwork or surface condition are not provided in the available records, the material composition is established as oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work resides within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its American Wing.
History & Provenance
Autumn Study, View over Hanging Rock, Newport, R.I. was created by John La Farge in 1868 as an oil on canvas landscape. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in The American Wing, with recorded dimensions of 76.8 by 64.1 centimeters. No accession number, credit-line details, or specific exhibition history are documented in the available sources.
Overview
Autumn Study, View over Hanging Rock, Newport, R.I. is an oil on canvas painting created by John La Farge in 1868. This landscape depicts a specific natural landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, capturing the distinctive character of the American environment. The work reflects La Farge's early contributions to American art, positioning him within a period of artistic exploration focused on domestic scenery and the emerging American Impressionist sensibility. It resides in The American Wing, representing a significant moment in the nation's artistic development.
Context
Created in 1868, this painting emerged during a pivotal era when American artists increasingly turned their attention to the native scenery of the United States. Rather than solely drawing inspiration from European landscapes, artists like La Farge began to explore and interpret their own country's natural beauty. This shift contributed to the development of a distinct American artistic identity, fostering new ways of seeing and representing the domestic environment.
Artist & collection
Artist
John La Farge (March 31, 1835 – November 14, 1910) was an American artist whose career spanned illustration, murals, interior design, painting, and popular books on his Asian travels and other art-related topics.
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