Sunny Autumn Day
To scale 31 x 25 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Created during the final decade of Inness's career, this painting reflects his deepening interest in Swedenborgian philosophy and his belief that landscape painting should express spiritual rather than merely physical truths. By the 1890s, Inness had established himself as America's foremost landscape painter, having absorbed influences from the Barbizon School during his European sojourns while developing a uniquely American voice. This work exemplifies what critics called his "civilized wilderness" – pastoral scenes that suggested both the beauty of untamed nature and humanity's harmonious presence within it. The painting's golden tonalities and soft atmospheric effects demonstrate Inness's mastery of what he termed "the subjective mystery of nature," positioning him as a bridge between 19th-century Romanticism and emerging Tonalist sensibilities.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 25 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1561621
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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