A Hazy Day by J.H. Macpherson (1970)

Painting

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East Stroudsburg University Archives and Special Collections

"A Hazy Day" by J.H. Macpherson (1970): The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring two weathered, rustic barns constructed from aged wood, situated against a backdrop of bare trees set in a misty atmosphere, emphasizing the quiet and tranquil feeling of a foggy morning in the countryside. Adjacent to the barns stand several large, neatly arranged haystacks, highlighted by the presence of a sturdy wooden ladder leaning against one stack, suggesting recent activity or maintenance.
"A Hazy Day" by J.H. Macpherson (1970)

The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring two weathered, rustic barns constructed from aged wood, situated against a backdrop of bare trees set in a misty atmosphere, emphasizing the quiet and tranquil feeling of a foggy morning in the countryside. Adjacent to the barns stand several large, neatly arranged haystacks, highlighted by the presence of a sturdy wooden ladder leaning against one stack, suggesting recent activity or maintenance.

Name/Title

"A Hazy Day" by J.H. Macpherson (1970)

Description

Painting titled "A Hazy Day" by artist J.H. Macpherson. The work depicts a barn and hay stacks, overlooking the Delaware river and New Jersey. A note on the back of the painting, potentially written by the painter, describes the scene: "This barn used to stand on D.V. Brodheads farm. This lane ran from 209 up to the artist's house and studio. The view is looking east, across the Delaware river to New Jersey. This barn was torn down as there was no more use for it."

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Oil on Canvas

Subject

Barn, river, hay, rural, farm

Collection

J.H. Macpherson Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J.H. Macpherson

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Painter

Date made

1970

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

Original

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

bottom left

Transcription

J.H. Macpherson - '70

Language

English

Type

Label

Location

back of painting

Transcription

"This barn used to stand on D.V. Brodheads farm. This lane ran from 209 up to the artist's house and studio. The view is looking east, across the Delaware river to New Jersey. This barn was torn down as there was no more use for it."

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Width

30 in

Exhibition

Not available for exhibition