Winter's Peace and Quiet by J.H. Macpherson (1970)

Painting

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East Stroudsburg University Archives and Special Collections

"Winter's Peace and Quiet" by J.H. Macpherson (1970): The painting depicts the view from artist J.H. Macpherson's studio. The painting shows a serene winter landscape featuring snow-covered hills and trees under a muted sky, with rustic barns nestled in the foreground, adding depth and contrast to the tranquil scene, while the sweeping vista of rolling hills stretches beyond, softly dusted with snow, perhaps hinting at the quiet passage of time in a rural setting.
"Winter's Peace and Quiet" by J.H. Macpherson (1970)

The painting depicts the view from artist J.H. Macpherson's studio. The painting shows a serene winter landscape featuring snow-covered hills and trees under a muted sky, with rustic barns nestled in the foreground, adding depth and contrast to the tranquil scene, while the sweeping vista of rolling hills stretches beyond, softly dusted with snow, perhaps hinting at the quiet passage of time in a rural setting.

Name/Title

"Winter's Peace and Quiet" by J.H. Macpherson (1970)

Description

Painting titled "Winter's Peace and Quiet" by artist J.H. Macpherson. The barn and winter landscape depicts the view from Macpherson's studio in the Pennsylvania countryside. A note on the painting's back describes the subject: "This is a scene along the river as viewed from the artist's studio. In the 1920's the winters were very cold and snow stayed on the ground all winter. Perhaps five or six cars passed by during the day and maybe a few teams. The world seemed peaceful and beautiful and quiet."

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Oil on Canvas

Subject

Barn, winter, landscape, rural, river

Collection

J.H. Macpherson Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J.H. Macpherson

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Painter

Date made

1970

Edition

Original

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Bottom left

Transcription

J.H. Macpherson - '70

Language

English

Type

Label

Location

back of painting

Transcription

"Winter's Peace and Quiet. This is a scene along the river as viewed from the artist's studio. In the 1920's the winters were very cold and snow stayed on the ground all winter. Perhaps five or six cars passed by during the day and maybe a few teams. The world seemed peaceful and beautiful and quiet."

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

30 in

Width

36 in

Exhibition

Not available for exhibition