Purple, White and Gold 1903

Willard Metcalf's "Purple, White and Gold" (1903) is an oil on canvas painting capturing the vibrant beauty of a flowering garden. The artist's impressionistic style, evident in the loose brushstrokes and dappled light, brings a sense of tranquility to the scene. The foreground features a lush expanse of colorful blooms in shades of purple, white, and gold, while the background depicts a distant landscape with a solitary tree. The painting exemplifies Metcalf's mastery of color and light, conveying the fleeting beauty of nature with a subtle yet captivating brush.