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A Grey Day, Newport
A Grey Day, Newport is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist John La Farge. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Overview
A Grey Day, Newport is a painting created by John La Farge in 1862. It is an example of American Impressionism and is held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene coastal landscape in Newport, featuring a prominent tree with bare branches, a rocky cliff, and a distant body of water, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
La Farge employed loose brushwork and muted colors to capture the atmospheric effects of the scene, with attention to texture evident in the tree's bark and rocky cliff.
History & Provenance
John La Farge, a versatile American artist, created this work early in his career, before gaining recognition for his innovations in stained glass and interior design.
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Artist
John La Farge (March 31, 1835 – November 14, 1910) was an American artist whose career spanned illustration, murals, interior design, painting, and popular books on his Asian travels and other art-related topics.
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