Artwork
Cornwall on the Hudson
Cornwall on the Hudson is an oil painting by the Hudson River School artist David Johnson. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Cornwall on the Hudson is a landscape painting created by David Johnson in 1868. It is an oil painting that showcases the artist's skill in capturing the natural beauty of the Hudson River valley.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with the Hudson River curving through the center, flanked by trees, fields, and mountains in the background. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and emphasizes the grandeur of the American wilderness.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of oil paint to achieve a detailed and luminous effect. Visible brushstrokes give the painting a textured appearance, while a range of colors, from greens to blues, contribute to its overall visual appeal.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1868 by David Johnson, a second-generation Hudson River School artist, Cornwall on the Hudson is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Johnson (May 10, 1827 – January 30, 1908) was an American painter, a member of the second generation of Hudson River School painters.
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White Mountains (?)
At Five Ponds, North Waterford, Maine
From the Flume House, Franconia, New Hampshire
Maidstone, Vermont
Nordsjællandsk landskab. I baggrunden den svenske kyst
Landscape with Hills
Derwentwater
Nordsjællandsk landskab. I baggrunden den svenske kyst
View near Sherburne, Chenango County, New York
Landscape with Hills
In the Clove
View of Valley of the Franconia Mountains, New Hampshire