New England Country Seat 1800 - 1820

"New England Country Seat" is an anonymous 19th-century painting depicting a rural estate in New England. The artwork, which is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases a large, yellow-painted house with a prominent central cupola and several outbuildings. The expansive landscape surrounding the estate is characterized by lush greenery, a winding driveway, and a fence. The painting portrays the life of an affluent family in the early 19th century, showcasing their comfortable and prosperous lifestyle. The depiction of the estate with its manicured lawns, fences, and outbuildings evokes a sense of order, prosperity, and societal advancement that was characteristic of the era.