White Mountain & Hudson River School ~ Oil Painting Attributed to George Inness

Description: George Inness (1825-1894)"Yellow Ochre Landscape 1887" Tonalist Landscape signed and dated, Geo Inness 1887 Dimensions22 x 27 framed 27 x 34 ProvenanceFrom the Estate of American West author Matt BraunLitchfield AuctionsWhite Mountain Museum & Gallery"The Father of American Landscape Painting,"For over 40 years Innes produced over a 1,000 painting. His style matured from the Old Masters, to the Hudson River and White Mountain Schools, to the Barbizon School, and finally the spiritual light and color of the Tonalist.This painting “Yellow Ochre Landscape” 22 x 27, painted in 1887 literally glows. The hazy Tonalist atmosphere and soft figures of trees draw the observer in. In Inness’s words the "reality of the unseen” Inness’s commitment to the theologian, scientist, philosopher, and mystic Swedenborgian’s belief in the existence of a relationship between the natural and spiritual realms. Endlessly compelling as reflections of nature’s physical beauty, Inness’ paintings also invite us to set aside our inclination to identify recognizable places in the natural world. Instead, as we consider such late works like this, we might contemplate an unknown, imaginary, perhaps spiritual existence. Inness began his career in 1841 as an apprentice in a map engraver’s firm in New York City, where he worked for one year. The only formal training he received came from Regis Gignoux. Following that, Inness opened his own studio in 1845, the same year he first exhibited at the American Art Union. He first exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1844 and continued to do so for the rest of his life. He also exhibited frequently at the Brooklyn Art Association. He was elected a member of the Century Association in 1853 and resigned in 1890. Inness seems to have had an inner restlessness, for he moved frequently and made numerous trips to England, Italy, and France, where he was exposed to the Barbizon School. Following Inness’s exposure to the Barbizon School, his compositions lost the tight linearity of his early work. Inness was fond of New Hampshire and kept a studio on the second floor of the North Conway Academy for several years before 1876. The last sixteen years of his life included trips to Mexico City, Cuba, Florida, the Yosemite Valley, and Europe. Of his painting and of an artist’s obligations, Inness said, “A work of art does not appeal to the intellect. It does not appeal to the moral sense. Its aim is not to instruct, not to edify, but to awaken an emotion.” Such a philosophy is a direct contradiction of the aims of earlier landscapists such as Thomas Cole and Alvan Fisher, and of the topographical clarity of David Johnson and Asher B. Durand.Buyer is responsible for arranging for shipping and payment for shipping. Seller will deliver to UPS Store #3312 North Conway NH. for shipping after payment for painting is received. Packing, Shipping and Insurance for similar items run between $180-$250.

Price: 3700 USD

Location: Jackson, New Hampshire

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