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The Willow Stream

James Stark , 1829

The Willow Stream, by James Stark, oil, 1829
The Willow Stream, by James Stark, oil, 1829

The Willow Stream is an oil painting by the Hudson River School artist James Stark. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Willow Stream, an oil painting created by James Stark in 1829, is a serene landscape depicting a stream, surrounding foliage, and a distant figure, characterized by muted colors and gentle brushstrokes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a tranquil natural scene with a stream, fallen tree, and a figure in the distance, conveying a sense of peacefulness and harmony with nature.

Technique & Style

Stark employed muted colors and soft brushstrokes to achieve a naturalistic and atmospheric effect, aligning with influences from the Hudson River School movement.

History & Provenance

Completed in 1829 by James Stark, a prominent Norwich School artist, the painting is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of James Stark

Artist

James Stark

James Stark (19 November 1794 – 24 March 1859) was an English landscape painter. A leading member of the Norwich School of painters, he was elected vice-president of the Norwich Society of Artists in 1828 and became…

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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