June

c.1910

Roswell Morse Shurtleff

Associated Names
Roswell Morse Shurtleff

Artist, American, 1838 - 1915

The image shows a person standing among a group of trees, looking into a dense forest. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The scene is dominated by overlapping trees and foliage that extend upwards, suggesting a continuous canopy. The painting technique involves soft brushstrokes that blur the edges between the trees and the undergrowth, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The color palette is dominated by shades of green and blue, with occasional hints of brown and muted pastel tones, adding to the sense of depth and mystery in the wooded landscape. Light filters in from the distance, softly illuminating parts of the scene and enhancing the interplay between light and shadow.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Bernstein, Newark; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: R.M. Shurtleff

Wikidata ID

Q64629948

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