Summer Landscape with Farm Buildings

Provenance

The artist
Estate of the artist
Private collection
By descent of above
Sale, Bonham’s, New York, New York, May 21, 2008, Lot 1067, from above
Private collection, acquired from above
Sale, Freeman’s | Hindman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 8, 2024, lot 111

Related Works

Cotton Silk Tree, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 inches; Private collection
The Parasol, oil on canvas, 25¼ x 31 9/16 inches; Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota

Note

Miller’s early works focused on quiet landscapes, in sharp contrast to his well-known portraits. This painting is one of Miller’s rare landscape works, featuring a vibrant yet soft palette dominated by shades of green. It depicts a serene and picturesque summer scene, foreshadowing the outdoor settings that would later become central to his iconic portraiture.