Provenance
Sale, Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Timonium, Maryland, June11, 2020, lot 197
Private collection, New York, New York, acquired from above
Related Works (see following pages)
Village Scene near Albany, New York, 1850, oil on canvas, 30 ⅛ x 42 ⅛ inches; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
From Shifting Shade, 1887, oil on canvas, 36 x 54 ¼ inches, signed lower left: JAMES M. HART / 1887; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Note: James McDougal Hart was a prominent American landscape painter associated with the Hudson River School, recognized for his idyllic and serene rural landscapes that captured the tranquil beauty of nature. His works frequently depicted pastoral scenes, emphasizing harmony, light, and the essence of rural American life.
This painting, House in Stockbridge, exemplifies Hart’s mastery in portraying picturesque countryside views with careful attention to atmospheric effects and meticulous detail. The composition, characterized by warm lighting, lush greenery, and peaceful rural activities, showcases his distinctive ability to evoke the simplicity and charm of country life.