Artist: Courtland L Butler
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1920s
Dimensions: 20 × 24 inches
Style: Impressionism
Period: Early 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Courtland Butler’s Silver Mine, Connecticut is a luminous depiction of the quiet beauty found in the New England landscape. At the center, a mature tree with golden foliage stretches upward, its branches catching the soft autumn light. Behind it, a small wooden bridge crosses a stream, its reflection mirrored gently in the still water below. The surrounding grasses, painted in warm ochres and earthy tones, create a glowing foreground that leads the viewer deeper into the scene.
Butler captures the season’s transition with remarkable sensitivity. The palette of yellows, oranges, and russets suggests both vibrancy and calm, while the play of light and shadow highlights the natural contours of the land. The composition balances strength and serenity: the sturdy tree anchors the scene while the reflective water and distant fence lend perspective and depth.
This work exemplifies Butler’s ability to elevate ordinary rural views into moments of poetic beauty. It conveys not only a sense of place but also the quiet dignity of the New England countryside, making Silver Mine, Connecticut both a celebration of nature and a timeless homage to the landscape tradition.
Artist: Courtland L Butler
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1920s
Dimensions: 20 × 24 inches
Style: Impressionism
Period: Early 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Courtland Butler’s Silver Mine, Connecticut is a luminous depiction of the quiet beauty found in the New England landscape. At the center, a mature tree with golden foliage stretches upward, its branches catching the soft autumn light. Behind it, a small wooden bridge crosses a stream, its reflection mirrored gently in the still water below. The surrounding grasses, painted in warm ochres and earthy tones, create a glowing foreground that leads the viewer deeper into the scene.
Butler captures the season’s transition with remarkable sensitivity. The palette of yellows, oranges, and russets suggests both vibrancy and calm, while the play of light and shadow highlights the natural contours of the land. The composition balances strength and serenity: the sturdy tree anchors the scene while the reflective water and distant fence lend perspective and depth.
This work exemplifies Butler’s ability to elevate ordinary rural views into moments of poetic beauty. It conveys not only a sense of place but also the quiet dignity of the New England countryside, making Silver Mine, Connecticut both a celebration of nature and a timeless homage to the landscape tradition.
