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Lynn Meadows, 1863 (oil on canvas)
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Lynn Meadows, 1863 (oil on canvas)
3366959 Lynn Meadows, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 31.4x77.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: A train runs along the railroad across the mudflats where men dig for clams.
); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18260377
© Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA / Bridgeman Images
Clams Coal Dawn Developement Development Marsh Marshes Marshland Massachusetts New England Panorama Panoramic Pastoral Railroad Realism Realist Rigging Steam Train Sunrise Swamp Tidal Tide Toil Transition Wetlands Mudflat
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This oil painting, titled "Lynn Meadows, 1863" by Martin Johnson Heade, transports viewers to a serene and industrious scene in New England. The artwork measures 31.4x77.2 cm and is housed at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT. In this panoramic landscape, the artist skillfully captures the transition between night and day as a breathtaking sunrise bathes the marshland in warm hues. A steam train gracefully traverses a railroad bridge that stretches across vast mudflats where men diligently dig for clams. This depiction of early morning industry showcases the bustling development of transportation and commerce during this era. Heade's realist style brings an authentic touch to every detail: from the rigging on the train to the reflection of light on water's surface. The painting beautifully portrays both natural beauty and human labor coexisting harmoniously within this wetland environment. The composition invites contemplation about America's industrial progress while emphasizing its connection with nature. As we admire this work, we are reminded of how marshes like Lynn Meadows played a vital role in shaping North America's history through their contribution to industries such as coal mining and transportation. "Lynn Meadows, 1863" stands as a testament to Heade's artistic prowess in capturing not only landscapes but also narratives of American life during his time.
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