The Red Oak (no.2) 1911

"The Red Oak (no. 2)" (1911) by Willard Metcalf, an American Impressionist painter, depicts a vibrant autumnal landscape. The painting features a prominent red oak tree in the foreground, its foliage a striking contrast to the surrounding green fields and hills. The scene is bathed in a warm, diffused light, highlighting the interplay of color and shadow that characterizes Metcalf's style. This idyllic rural scene, with its gentle slopes and scattered trees, evokes a sense of tranquility and beauty often found in nature.