The River in June

1930s

Will Simmons

Associated Names
Will Simmons

Artist, American, 1884 - 1949

The scene displays a serene river landscape. Dense foliage obscures the horizon, with a large tree branch arching across the top of the image. A figure in a straw hat is fishing in the clear river. The painting features detailed brushstrokes and soft textures depicting leaves and light on water. The color palette includes greens, browns, and soft highlights, creating a dappled light effect. Stones and ripples in the water add depth to the composition, leading the eye towards the figure and distant foliage.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Will Simmons; lower left in graphite: 2; lower right in graphite: Engraved and printed in colors by Will Simmons -; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: The River in June; center right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 146

Markings

stamped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77009042

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