The Last of New England—The Beginning of New Mexico
1918
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1918
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a transition from fallen trees in a New England forest to golden hills in New Mexico. The artist spent time in the Southwest, seeking rejuvenation in nature. He saw the landscape as alive with expressive potential. The artist used thick black lines to define the Southwestern landscape, and to learn more about this style, look up the technique: glazing.
