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Landscape of Pond and Field After Rain Titled "Cranes After the Rain"

c. 1870s

$5,800
£4,314.73
€5,058.68
CA$8,112.04
A$9,057.33
CHF 4,752.28
MX$111,783.41
NOK 59,736.80
SEK 55,894.37
DKK 37,738.63
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This serene landscape by a Hudson River School artist captures the quiet tension between storm and calm, rendered with luminous color and delicate brushwork. A soft sunset glows behind lingering clouds, casting warm light across the meadow and reflecting gently in the water below. A solitary crane stands near the shore, poised and contemplative, while a flock of birds glides above, adding movement and depth to the expansive sky. Sheep graze in the distance, and a graceful tree anchors the right side of the composition, its branches curving naturally into the scene. With careful attention to light, texture, and atmosphere, the artist transforms a peaceful countryside into a poetic meditation on stillness, nature, and the passing of time. This painting comes with frame and is in excellent condition!
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1870s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fredericksburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2574216532032

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