Accession Number
46321
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
39.1 × 61.6 cm (15 3/8 × 24 1/4 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Friends of American Art Collection
Background & Context
Background Story
Homer Dodge Martin's On the Seine (c. 1895) is an oil on canvas depicting the Seine River in France. Martin was an American landscape painter associated with the Hudson River School and later with a Barbizon-influenced style. His treatment is atmospheric and subdued, reflecting French Barbizon and Tonalist influence. The palette is restricted to muted greens, browns, and grays. This painting dates from the final years of Martin's life, when his style had achieved its fullest maturity.
Cultural Impact
Martin was a significant figure in the transition from the Hudson River School to the more atmospheric Tonalist style.
Why It Matters
This view of the Seine captures the quiet beauty of the French river landscape, Martin's soft handling creating a mood of peaceful contemplation.
