Artist: George Henry Smillie
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: 1887
Dimensions: 10×14 inches
Style: Hudson River School
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Private Collection, Yonkers, NY
Description: George Smillie (1840-1921) was an American landscape painter renowned for his serene and meticulously detailed depictions of the natural world. Smillie’s work is characterized by its careful observation and delicate execution, often capturing the tranquil beauty of rural America. He was particularly influenced by the Hudson River School. Smillie’s works often depicted serene, picturesque scenes, capturing the tranquility and beauty of the American wilderness. His meticulous attention to detail and adept use of light and color distinguished his paintings, making them beloved by art enthusiasts. Throughout his career, Smillie exhibited widely and received numerous accolades. He was an active member of the National Academy of Design, where he regularly displayed his work and contributed to the American art scene’s vibrancy. His paintings are characterized by their harmonious compositions and reflective mood, often drawing viewers into the peaceful realms he depicted. Smillie’s contributions to landscape painting have left a lasting legacy. His works are housed in several major museums and collections, continuing to inspire appreciation for the natural world through his artistic vision. This painting’s attention to detail in the foreground, and the hazy rain in the background show that he is a true master of this period. This painting is signed lower left and comes in excellent condition with frame.
Artist: George Henry Smillie
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: 1887
Dimensions: 10×14 inches
Style: Hudson River School
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Private Collection, Yonkers, NY
Description: George Smillie (1840-1921) was an American landscape painter renowned for his serene and meticulously detailed depictions of the natural world. Smillie’s work is characterized by its careful observation and delicate execution, often capturing the tranquil beauty of rural America. He was particularly influenced by the Hudson River School. Smillie’s works often depicted serene, picturesque scenes, capturing the tranquility and beauty of the American wilderness. His meticulous attention to detail and adept use of light and color distinguished his paintings, making them beloved by art enthusiasts. Throughout his career, Smillie exhibited widely and received numerous accolades. He was an active member of the National Academy of Design, where he regularly displayed his work and contributed to the American art scene’s vibrancy. His paintings are characterized by their harmonious compositions and reflective mood, often drawing viewers into the peaceful realms he depicted. Smillie’s contributions to landscape painting have left a lasting legacy. His works are housed in several major museums and collections, continuing to inspire appreciation for the natural world through his artistic vision. This painting’s attention to detail in the foreground, and the hazy rain in the background show that he is a true master of this period. This painting is signed lower left and comes in excellent condition with frame.
