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Haystacks on the Newburyport Marshes

Martin Johnson Heade

1862

oil

canvas

From the collection of Walters Art Museum

American Impressionism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Haystacks on the Newburyport Marshes is a 1862 oil by Martin Johnson Heade, a American Impressionism work, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Martin Johnson Heade
When & what style?: 1862 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Walters Art Museum

About this work

This serene landscape painting depicts a tranquil marsh scene at sunset. In the foreground, a meandering stream flows through the lush green grass, flanked by a few scattered haystacks. The sky above is a warm, golden hue, with a few wispy clouds drifting lazily across it. In the distance, a few more haystacks are visible, adding to the sense of peacefulness that pervades the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of calm contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of the painting. For more works by this artist, explore the paintings of Martin Johnson Heade.