The Wheat Field by George Inness, c. 1875–77. oil on canvas. Cleveland Museum of Art.
The Wheat Field · George Inness · c. 1875–77 · Cleveland Museum of Art

The Wheat Field

George Inness

Year
c. 1875–77
Medium
oil on canvas
License
Public Domain

George Inness painted ‘The Wheat Field’ around c. 1875–77. The scene captures a vast field under a tranquil sky. Oil on canvas, its dimensions are not listed. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The museum acquired this painting in 1978. It belongs to the American collection. It has remained in the Cleveland Museum of Art since.

Inness worked in oil on canvas, a common medium for his landscapes. His focus was often on mood and atmosphere, rather than precise details.

George Inness was influenced by the Hudson River School early in his career. He later integrated spiritual themes into his landscapes.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1978.74

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