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
Datazione
1875
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
89,7 × 122,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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