Artwork
Hillside in Summer
Hillside in Summer is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John Appleton Brown. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Hillside in Summer is an oil painting created by John Appleton Brown around 1883. It depicts a serene landscape of a hillside during the summer season.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a large green field in the foreground, dotted with trees and bushes, and several buildings in the distance, including a possible house or barn. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and captures the natural beauty of a summer landscape.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a muted color palette of greens, browns, and grays, and loose, expressive brushstrokes that imbue the painting with a sense of movement. The artist's use of oil paint allows for a textured, layered effect.
History & Provenance
John Appleton Brown, an American landscape painter, was influenced by his studies under Emile Lambinet in France. He worked primarily in Boston before relocating to New York City in 1891, and was associated with the American Impressionism movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Appleton Brown (July 12, 1844 – January 18, 1902) was an American landscape painter working largely in pastels and oils, born in West Newbury, Massachusetts.
