Who created "Landscape"?

Landscape was created by William Morris Hunt in ca. 1852–53.

When was "Landscape" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1852–53.

What medium is "Landscape"?

Landscape is Oil on pressboard mounted on wood.

Is "Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Landscape

William Morris Hunt

ca. 1852–53

Medium

Oil on pressboard mounted on wood

Dimensions

12 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (31.8 × 49.5 cm) Framed: 20 1/2 × 27 3/16 × 3 1/8 in. (52 × 69 × 8 cm)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1906

Accession Number

06.170

Tags

MenDogsLandscapes

Art Historical Context

William Morris Hunt's *Landscape* (ca. 1852–53) captures the rustic charm of the French countryside during the artist's formative years abroad. Painted during Hunt's studies in Paris and his immersion in the Barbizon region, this intimate oil sketch on pressboard depicts a serene scene with men and dogs amid rolling hills and open fields. At just 12½ × 19½ inches, it reflects the sketch-like spontaneity of plein-air practice, influenced by the Barbizon school's emphasis on natural light and everyday rural life—a style Hunt brought back to America. Hunt (1824–1879), a leading figure in 19th-ce...

About the Artist

William Morris Hunt · 1824–1879

American, Brattleboro, Vermont 1824–1879 Appledore, New Hampshire

Landscape

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