Who painted Winter in the Country?

Winter in the Country was painted by Jervis McEntee.

Where can I see Winter in the Country?

Winter in the Country is held by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

What movement is Winter in the Country?

Winter in the Country is associated with American Impressionism.

Artwork

Winter in the Country

Jervis McEntee

Winter in the Country is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Jervis McEntee. It is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

About this work

Overview

Winter in the Country is an 1896 oil painting by Jervis McEntee, associated with the Hudson River School. It depicts a serene winter landscape with figures engaged in leisurely activities.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a tranquil winter scene: a frozen pond with ice skaters, an observer on the bank, and snow-covered hills under a gray sky. The composition conveys a sense of peacefulness and everyday life on a cold winter's day.

Technique & Style

While influenced by the Hudson River School, the work reflects elements of American Impressionism, evident in its soft color palette and gentle depiction of natural light and atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896 by Jervis McEntee, a landscape painter and diarist who documented the New York art scene of his time. The painting is part of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art collection.

Context

McEntee's work contemporaneously situates him among prominent Hudson River School artists, though *Winter in the Country* leans towards the emerging sensibilities of American Impressionism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jervis McEntee

Jervis McEntee (July 14, 1828 – January 27, 1891) was an American painter of the Hudson River School.

Museum

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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