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Cloudy Day, Rhode Island, by Martin Johnson Heade, oil, 1861

Cloudy Day, Rhode Island

Martin Johnson Heade

1861

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

Cloudy Day, Rhode Island is a 1861 oil by Martin Johnson Heade, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Martin Johnson Heade
When & what style?
1861 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This serene landscape painting, titled Cloudy Day, Rhode Island, features a tranquil scene with a few cows grazing in a lush green field. In the distance, a man stands with his dog, while a few trees dot the horizon. The sky above is a soft, cloudy grey. The artist's use of soft brushstrokes and muted colors creates a sense of calmness in the painting. The cloudy sky adds a sense of depth and atmosphere to the scene. To explore more works by this artist, look up Martin Johnson Heade.

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