Artwork
Canal in Autumn
Canal in Autumn is an oil painting by Fredericus van Rossum du Chattel. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Fredericus van Rossum du Chattel’s oil on canvas, dated around 1896, depicts a quiet canal scene in late autumn. The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and exemplifies the artist’s interest in atmospheric landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a narrow waterway flanked by a stand of trees whose leaves have turned to muted browns and greens. An overcast sky looms above, imparting a subdued, reflective mood that suggests contemplation of the season’s transition.
Technique & Style
Du Chattel employs a restrained palette, allowing tonal variations of brown, gray, and green to convey depth. Delicate brushwork renders individual foliage and the rippling surface of the canal, while careful modulation of light and shadow creates a palpable sense of atmosphere and spatial recession.
History & Provenance
Created near the end of the 19th century, the painting entered the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s broader effort to represent European landscape painting of the period.
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Artist
Fredericus van Rossum du Chattel
Fredericus van Rossum du Chattel (1856–1917) was an artist, born in Leiden.
