Artwork
The Acadians in the Achafalaya, "Evangeline"
The Acadians in the Achafalaya, "Evangeline" is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Joseph Rusling Meeker. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Acadians in the Achafalaya, 'Evangeline' is an 1871 oil painting by American artist Joseph Rusling Meeker, depicting a serene Louisiana bayou scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a group of Acadians in a tranquil Achafalaya setting, blending the region's cultural presence with its lush natural environment.
Technique & Style
Meeker employed smooth, delicate brushstrokes and a warm, soft light to create depth and a peaceful atmosphere, characteristic of his romanticized Louisiana landscapes.
History & Provenance
Created during the American Impressionism movement, the work is noted by historian Estill Curtis Pennington for Meeker's role as a leading interpreter of 19th-century Louisiana's romantic landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Rusling Meeker (Newark, New Jersey; April 21, 1827 – St. Louis, Missouri; September 27, 1887) was an American painter, known for his images of the Louisiana bayou. Art historian Estill Curtis Pennington called…
