Early Autumn, Montclair 1891

"Early Autumn, Montclair" is an oil painting by American artist George Inness, created in 1891. The painting depicts a pastoral scene of a field with a cluster of trees and a lone figure walking in the distance. The rich, warm colors of the leaves create a sense of tranquility and the diffuse light adds an atmosphere of serenity, characteristic of Inness's later work. The painting exemplifies his signature style of Tonalism, a style of painting that emphasizes atmospheric effects, light, and shadow to create a mood or feeling.