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Sunlight and Shadow, by Willard Metcalf, unspecified, 1894

Sunlight and Shadow

Willard Metcalf

1894

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Overview

Sunlight and Shadow is a 1894 unspecified by Willard Metcalf, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Willard Metcalf
When & what style?
1894 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a row of trees in the middle. The trees cast shadows on the grass, and the sky is light blue with a few clouds. The painting is done in a style that makes the trees and grass look soft and blurry. The artist used a lot of green and yellow to make the scene feel sunny and happy. You can see the sun shining through the trees, making spots of light on the grass. The painting feels peaceful and calm. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of the artist Willard Metcalf.

About the artist

Portrait of Willard Metcalf
Artist

Willard Metcalf

Willard Leroy Metcalf (July 1, 1858 – March 9, 1925) was an American painter born in Lowell, Massachusetts.

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