Clearing After Rain, Maganatawan River, Ontario 1910
jehmacdonald
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abstract expressionism
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abstract painting
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impressionist painting style
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landscape
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impressionist landscape
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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fluid art
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acrylic on canvas
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natural-landscape
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water
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nature
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watercolor
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expressionist
J. E. H. MacDonald's 1910 painting "Clearing After Rain, Maganatawan River, Ontario" captures the tranquility of a Canadian landscape. The painting depicts a serene river scene, with a canoe and two figures nestled amongst lush greenery. The forest surrounding the river is a deep, verdant green, while the sky overhead is a soft grey, suggesting a recent rainfall. The reflection of the trees and canoe on the water adds to the painting's serene atmosphere. The subtle brushstrokes and muted color palette create a sense of peace and calm, reflecting MacDonald's fascination with the Canadian wilderness.