Artwork
Sand Dunes near Lelant, Cornwall, England
Sand Dunes near Lelant, Cornwall, England is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Walter Elmer Schofield. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Walter Elmer Schofield's *Sand Dunes near Lelant, Cornwall, England*, painted in 1905, is an oil landscape. This work exemplifies the artist's engagement with coastal scenery and his Impressionist approach. It is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Schofield, an American Impressionist, was recognized for his depictions of both land and sea.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil stretch of the English coast near Lelant, Cornwall. Bare trees occupy the foreground, rooted in a landscape of sandy paths and sparse green grass. In the distance, a small village nestles beside the water, framed by rolling hills under a serene sky, capturing a quiet moment of nature.
Technique & Style
Schofield employed an Impressionist style in this oil painting, characterized by visible, textured brushstrokes. The application of paint is particularly thick on the trees and dunes, contributing to a vibrant, somewhat rugged surface quality. This technique imbues the scene with a sense of immediacy and captures the atmospheric conditions of the coastal environment.
Context
An American artist, Walter Elmer Schofield was known for his landscapes and marine subjects. Although he did not reside in the region, he is often associated with the Pennsylvania Impressionists. *Sand Dunes near Lelant* was created during a phase of his career when he frequently depicted the coastal landscapes of England, reflecting his sustained interest in such environments.
History & Provenance
Completed by Walter Elmer Schofield in 1905, *Sand Dunes near Lelant, Cornwall, England* reflects the artist's focus on English coastal scenes. This oil painting is currently held in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it contributes to the museum's representation of American Impressionism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Elmer Schofield (September 10, 1866 – March 1, 1944) was an American Impressionist landscape and marine painter.
