Artist: Willard Metcalf
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1880s
Dimensions: 16 x 13 inches
Style: American Impressionism
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Poppies in the Forest,” painted by Willard Metcalf, is a vibrant and captivating depiction of nature’s splendor. Metcalf, a prominent American artist associated with the Impressionist movement, is known for his ability to capture the beauty of nature with a delicate touch. In this painting, Metcalf presents a thick woodland scene where bright red poppies stand out vividly against the dark and verdant backdrop of the forest. The interplay of bold color and deep shadow creates a dynamic composition, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, illuminating the poppies and enhancing their brilliance. The rich, green foliage and the earthy tones of the forest floor provide a harmonious contrast, emphasizing the striking beauty of the flowers. Metcalf’s brushwork, characterized by loose, expressive strokes, imparts a sense of movement and spontaneity to the scene. This painting has been lined but comes in excellent condition with frame!
Artist: Willard Metcalf
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1880s
Dimensions: 16 x 13 inches
Style: American Impressionism
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Poppies in the Forest,” painted by Willard Metcalf, is a vibrant and captivating depiction of nature’s splendor. Metcalf, a prominent American artist associated with the Impressionist movement, is known for his ability to capture the beauty of nature with a delicate touch. In this painting, Metcalf presents a thick woodland scene where bright red poppies stand out vividly against the dark and verdant backdrop of the forest. The interplay of bold color and deep shadow creates a dynamic composition, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, illuminating the poppies and enhancing their brilliance. The rich, green foliage and the earthy tones of the forest floor provide a harmonious contrast, emphasizing the striking beauty of the flowers. Metcalf’s brushwork, characterized by loose, expressive strokes, imparts a sense of movement and spontaneity to the scene. This painting has been lined but comes in excellent condition with frame!
