Edmund Marion Ashe
On the Lawn
1908
Ashe beautifully applies the core tenets of American Impressionism to bring this serene summer landscape to life. He utilizes heavily textured, energetic impasto brushstrokes and a bold color palette to masterfully convey the effects of natural sunlight. The grass transitions dramatically from cool, shady emerald tones in the foreground to a blazing, luminous chartreuse yellow where the afternoon sun breaches the clearing. Encased in a wide, linearly ribbed gilded gold frame, the entire composition serves as a poetic celebration of youth, bright color, and quiet outdoor relaxation.
Dimensions
19.38 x 29
Venue
Westerly Museum of American Impressionist
City
Westerly
Curated by
maya
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