1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Autumn Marshes is a 1892 oil by Sarah W. Whitman, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a landscape with a large body of water, possibly a marsh, in the foreground. The water is depicted in shades of brown and yellow, with some greenery visible along the edges. In the background, there are trees and a dark sky with clouds. The painting has a somber mood, with muted colors that evoke a sense of autumn. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. You might also want to look up the technique of glazing.
Sarah de St. Prix Wyman Whitman (1842–1904) was an American stained glass artist, painter, and book cover designer. Successful at a time when few women had professional art careers, she founded her own firm, Lily Glass…
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