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A Home in the Wilderness, 1866 (oil on canvas)
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A Home in the Wilderness, 1866 (oil on canvas)
499772 A Home in the Wilderness, 1866 (oil on canvas)
by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); 114.93x173.67 (framed) 76.8x135.7 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Giffords view of Mount Hayes in New Hampshire records human intrusion into a remote landscape. On the left riverbank a log cabin stands amid a recently cleared patch of land with several tree stumps, while figures in its doorway greet a man who has arrived with a canoe of supplies. A contemplative mood permeates the scene, whose tranquility is underscored by the luminous, atmospheric haze. The artist once described this painting as having " as much light and sunshine as I could squeeze out of my paint tubes."
); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; The Butkin Foundation; Dorothy Burnham Memorial Collection and various donors by exchange; American, out of copyright
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© Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; The Butkin Foundation; Dorothy Burnham Memorial Collection and various donors by exchange / Bridgeman Images
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A Home in the Wilderness, 1866
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is a captivating oil painting by Sanford Robinson Gifford that depicts a serene and idyllic scene of human settlement amidst the untamed beauty of nature. The artwork showcases Mount Hayes in New Hampshire, serving as a testament to mankind's intrusion into remote landscapes during the 19th century. In this picturesque composition, we see a log cabin standing proudly on the left riverbank, surrounded by recently cleared land with tree stumps. Figures at its doorway warmly welcome a man who has arrived with supplies in his canoe. The painting exudes tranquility and contemplation, enhanced by the artist's skillful use of luminous light and atmospheric haze. Gifford once described this masterpiece as having "as much light and sunshine as I could squeeze out of my paint tubes". His meticulous attention to detail brings forth an authentic representation of American wilderness during that era. This remarkable piece is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. It was acquired through various generous donations from individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund, The Butkin Foundation, Dorothy Burnham Memorial Collection, and other contributors. The painting captures not only the physical landscape but also evokes emotions associated with exploration, discovery, and harmony between humans and their natural surroundings. Gifford's work serves as an enduring reminder of America's rich history intertwined with its breathtaking landscapes.
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