Artwork
A Hillside Study (Two Trees)
A Hillside Study (Two Trees) is an oil 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.
About this work
Overview
A Hillside Study (Two Trees) is a 1862 oil painting by John La Farge, an American artist known for his work in various mediums, including painting, illustration, and stained glass design.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with two trees on a hillside, where a woman in a long dress stands beside a seated man wearing a hat and dark jacket, creating a sense of harmony among the natural surroundings.
Technique & Style
La Farge's use of warm colors contributes to the calm atmosphere of the scene, characteristic of his innovative approach to color.
History & Provenance
Created in 1862, A Hillside Study (Two Trees) is an early work by La Farge, who later became recognized for large-scale commissions and technical innovations in glass design.
Artist & collection
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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