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Hudson River School 19th Century American Landscape Mountains Haystack Horses

1890's

$3,400
£2,597.26
€2,984
CA$4,861.27
A$5,355.99
CHF 2,772.58
MX$64,487.46
NOK 35,107.60
SEK 32,981.37
DKK 22,281.21

About the Item

This finely executed 19th century oil painting exemplifies the pastoral grandeur and romantic vision associated with the Hudson River School. While the painting is unsigned, it was clearly done by a masterful hand. The composition presents a tranquil river meandering through a fertile valley, its reflective surface leading the eye toward violet-toned mountains rising in the distance. In the foreground, freshly harvested haystacks, grazing cattle, and two small figures evoke the harmony between humankind and the natural world — a central theme of the movement. The artist’s sensitivity to light and atmosphere is particularly evident in the warm glow suffusing the scene, with the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the fields. Subtle transitions of color — from the deep russet foliage at left to the luminous greens and soft purples of the mountains — capture both the grandeur and intimacy of the American landscape. Set within its original carved giltwood frame, the work reflects the aesthetics of mid-19th century American painting, where artists sought to celebrate the beauty of the untouched landscape while quietly idealizing the agrarian ideal.
  • Creation Year:
    1890's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU139216838052

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