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Early Spring—Bluebonnets and Mesquite, by Julian Onderdonk, oil, 1919

Early Spring—Bluebonnets and Mesquite

Julian Onderdonk

1919

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Dominant colour

Overview

Early Spring—Bluebonnets and Mesquite is a 1919 oil by Julian Onderdonk, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Julian Onderdonk
When & what style?
1919 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a field of blue flowers in the foreground, with bare trees and green grass behind them. The sky is light blue with white clouds. The colors are soft and muted, with lots of blues and greens. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Julian Onderdonk.

About the artist

Portrait of Julian Onderdonk
Artist

Julian Onderdonk

Robert Julian Onderdonk (July 30, 1882 – October 27, 1922) was a Texan Impressionist painter, often called "the father of Texas painting."

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