Artwork
Pastures in May
Pastures in May is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Charles Harold Davis. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Pastures in May is a landscape oil painting created by Charles Harold Davis in 1900, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene natural scene featuring a green field, foreground rocks and bushes, and trees in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility associated with a May landscape.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, expressive brushstrokes, the painting emphasizes textured elements, particularly in the rendering of rocks and bushes, highlighting Davis's use of oil paint to achieve tactile depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900 by Charles Harold Davis, the work is now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as part of its permanent collection.
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