Carnival of Autumn
1908
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1908
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a landscape with rolling hills and trees. The colors are mostly warm, with shades of yellow, orange, and brown. There are also some cooler tones, like blue and green, in the sky and shadows. The brushstrokes are visible and textured, giving the painting a rough, expressive feel. The overall mood is one of autumnal coziness, with the warm colors evoking a sense of comfort and relaxation. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out more works by the artist, Marsden Hartley.