Snow Field, Morning, Roxbury
1864
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1864
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a snowy field in the morning, painted in oil on a wooden panel. The painting is interesting because it shows La Farge's early work. He was still learning, and you can see that in the simple composition. Check out the technique of glazing to learn more about how artists like John La Farge created depth in their paintings.
