Artwork
May's Pond, Roxbury, Massachusetts
May's Pond, Roxbury, Massachusetts is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Samuel Lancaster Gerry. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Overview
May's Pond, Roxbury, Massachusetts is a 19th-century oil painting by Samuel Lancaster Gerry, a Boston artist known for his New England landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene autumnal scene featuring a pond, trees, and a gazebo, with a man and woman seated in the foreground accompanied by a cow, evoking a sense of peacefulness and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Gerry's use of oil paint captures the vibrant autumn colors and the tranquil atmosphere of the scene, with an overcast sky adding to the mood. The composition employs chiaroscuro, utilizing contrasts of light and dark to create depth.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1858, May's Pond, Roxbury, Massachusetts is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. Gerry was a founding member of the Boston Art Club and associated with the New England Art Union, affiliations that reflect his involvement in the regional art scene.
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Artist
Samuel Lancaster Gerry (1813–1891) was an artist in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts.
