Autumn Oaks c. 1878

"Autumn Oaks", painted by American landscape artist George Inness circa 1878, depicts a pastoral scene of rolling hills, golden trees and a calm, cloudy sky. The composition focuses on a grove of trees, with a group of cattle grazing in the foreground. Inness’ distinctive brushstrokes create a dreamy atmosphere, blurring the lines between reality and impression. The use of warm and cool tones adds depth to the landscape, a characteristic of Inness' Tonalism style that emphasizes mood and light.