Walter Griffin

American, 1861 - 1935

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The image shows a scene from an elevated point looking down, with a house and dense foliage obscuring the horizon. The house is towards the left, and its rooflines create horizontal lines amidst the vertical and diagonal lines of the trees. The brushstrokes suggest movement, especially in the branches and foliage, with colors like blue, orange, and brown. The color palette includes earthy tones and cooler blues. The lower part has rich detail with a path leading to the house and dense tree branches, while the distance shows softer outlines of the natural surroundings extending beyond.
Walter Griffin, Village Street, 1920-1923, pastel on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter], 1964), 2015.19.1028

Village Street

Walter Griffin · 1920-1923 · pastel on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1028
The image shows a pastoral scene with a building featuring distinct architecture as the central focus. The style is impressionistic with soft, sketch-like brushstrokes and a color palette of muted earthy tones. A tree with budding greenery leans slightly in the foreground, and other rooftops and shrubbery are visible in the distance.
Walter Griffin, In a French Village, 1920-1923, pastel on gray wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter], 1964), 2015.19.1027

In a French Village

Walter Griffin · 1920-1923 · pastel on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1027
The image depicts a riverside scene with a high horizon line. Trees can be seen across the river, with lush greenery framing the water's edge. The painting features impressionistic brushstrokes, with short, swirling motions for foliage and water, creating a dynamic texture. The color palette consists of earthy greens, blues, yellows, and ochres, conveying a vibrant and natural landscape.
Walter Griffin, Willows, Longpre, France, 1911-1918, pastel on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter], 1962), 2015.19.1002

Willows, Longpre, France

Walter Griffin · 1911-1918 · pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1002