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New Hampshire Lake, by Thomas Doughty, oil, 1835

New Hampshire Lake

Thomas Doughty

1835

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

New Hampshire Lake is a 1835 oil by Thomas Doughty, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Thomas Doughty
When & what style?
1835 · Hudson River School Movement
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a lake in the background, surrounded by trees and hills. In the foreground, a dirt path winds its way through the landscape, with a few trees and bushes scattered about. The sky above is a soft, pale blue with a few wispy clouds. The painting's color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world depicted on the canvas. If you're interested in exploring more works by Thomas Doughty, you can find them at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

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