The First Snowfall

c. 1877-1887

Arthur B. Davies

Associated Names
Arthur B. Davies

Artist, American, 1862 - 1928

The image shows a woodland scene from a slightly elevated perspective, with trees creating a sense of depth. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dense foliage. In the distance, there is a suggestion of a small structure among the trees. The artwork features delicate brushstrokes, defined pencil lines, and subtle washes for an atmospheric effect. The color palette consists of muted browns, greens, and grays with hints of blues and darker tones. A small animal, possibly a dog or wolf, is partially visible in the foreground.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Mrs. Arthur B. (Virginia Meriwether) Davies, New York, 1928; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1930; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1978

  • American Pastels from the Corcoran Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1978

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 124, no. 834.

Wikidata ID

Q64536523

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