Artwork

Autumn

Autumn, by Dwight William Tryon, oil, 1897
Autumn, by Dwight William Tryon, oil, 1897

Autumn is an oil painting by Dwight William Tryon. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Autumn is a 1897 oil painting by American artist Dwight William Tryon, known for his landscapes and seascapes. It is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a green field, trees with changing leaves, and a soft gray sky, evoking a sense of calmness and the passage of seasons.

Technique & Style

Tryon's use of oil paint creates a textured appearance with visible brushstrokes, while his color choices produce a sense of depth. The work is characteristic of tonalist landscapes, influenced by James McNeill Whistler.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Dwight William Tryon

Artist

Dwight William Tryon

Dwight William Tryon (August 13, 1849 – July 1, 1925) was an American landscape painter in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.