(Untitled)
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration
Accession Number
1974.28.97
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Art Historical Context
This untitled 1936 painting, created by an unidentified American artist, captures a serene landscape centered on a winding river, evoking the natural beauty of the American countryside. Rendered in the medium of painting, it reflects the era's fascination with everyday scenes, a hallmark of American Scene painting that celebrated the nation's diverse terrain amid economic hardship. Produced during the Great Depression, the work is tied to the New Deal's ambitious federal art initiatives, such as those under the Treasury Relief Art Project or Works Progress Administration. These programs commi...
About the Artist
Unidentified (American) ( ) · 1851 –1899
1851–1899