1854
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
View of Roxbury is a 1854 oil by John W. A. Scott, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a large white house on the left, surrounded by trees and a winding road that leads to a smaller house on the right. In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as walking and horseback riding. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky, with the houses and trees rendered in muted colors. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and peacefulness. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Next, explore the work of artist John W. A. Scott.
John White Allen Scott (1815- March 4, 1907) was an American painter and lithographer associated with the Hudson River School and White Mountain art.
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