Trout Brook in the Catskills

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877, 1875

This painting shows a serene forest setting with a wide, shallow stream flowing gently towards us. The scene is enclosed by tall trees on either side. The trees have thick brown and green leaves forming a canopy that filters light coming from above into a warm golden glow. The color palette consists of deep greens, browns, and golden yellows, with small patches of light green where the sunlight hits the grass. In the distance, the forest recedes into a soft, brown haze.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877
Fecha
1875
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
89,7 × 122,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This painting shows a serene forest setting with a wide, shallow stream flowing gently towards us. The scene is enclosed by tall trees on either side. The trees have thick brown and green leaves forming a canopy that filters light coming from above into a warm golden glow. The color palette consists of deep greens, browns, and golden yellows, with small patches of light green where the sunlight hits the grass. In the distance, the forest recedes into a soft, brown haze.

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877