Artwork
White Mountains from North Conway, New Hampshire
White Mountains from North Conway, New Hampshire is an oil painting by David Johnson. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
White Mountains from North Conway, New Hampshire is a landscape painting created by David Johnson around 1877. It is an oil painting held by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the White Mountains with figures in the foreground, including two men on a log and a woman in the distance. The scene is set against rolling hills and mountains with scattered buildings.
Technique & Style
The painting features earthy tones, with greens, browns, and grays dominating the palette. Smooth, blended brushstrokes create a sense of depth and atmosphere, while the artist's use of light and shadow adds dimension, drawing the eye to the distant mountains.
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.
![Study for "White Mountains from North Conway, New Hampshire" [recto], by David Johnson](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-johnson--study-for-white-mountains-from-north-conway-new-hampshire-re--16905831c859cc03-w320.webp)
