New Hampshire Lake--Raymond

Art Historical Context

**New Hampshire Lake—Raymond** (1927) by Charles W. Hawthorne invites visitors to bask in the tranquil beauty of a New Hampshire lakeside scene. This oil painting, now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, was a generous gift from Joseph and Hazel R. Hawthorne, likely family members honoring the artist's legacy. Capturing the essence of Raymond—a picturesque town dotted with serene lakes—the work reflects early 20th-century American artists' fascination with the nation's natural landscapes, evoking a sense of peaceful escape amid the Roaring Twenties' urban bustle. Hawthorne, a leadi...