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Eddyville
Eddyville is an oil painting by Samuel Halpert. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
Executed in 1917, Eddyville is an oil painting on canvas by Samuel Halpert. The work functions as a landscape, measuring 63.5 cm in height and 76.2 cm in width. Currently held by the Cleveland Museum of Art, the piece utilizes traditional oil paint applied to a fabric support to depict its subject matter.
History & Provenance
No further details regarding its original commission, intermediate owners, or exhibition history are provided in the available sources.
Eddyville is an oil-on-canvas landscape painted by American artist Samuel Halpert in 1917. The work was created during Halpert’s mature period and exemplifies his approach to plein‑air scenery. After its completion, the painting entered the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is currently cataloged and displayed.
The painting’s dimensions are 63.5 cm by 76.2 cm. No further details regarding its original commission, intermediate owners, or exhibition history are provided in the available sources.
Overview
Samuel Halpert’s 1917 oil painting titled “Eddyville” depicts a tranquil rural setting. The composition centers on a modest waterway flanked by two small structures, one capped with a red roof, the other featuring a blend of gray and red tones. A lone cow grazes in the foreground while gentle hills and scattered trees rise in the distance, creating a calm, expansive landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures everyday agrarian life, emphasizing the quiet coexistence of human habitation and nature. The modest buildings suggest a small community, while the solitary cow underscores the pastoral economy. The gentle rise of hills and the reflective water convey a sense of openness and serenity, inviting contemplation of the simple rhythms of countryside existence.
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