Country Lane with Farmhouse in a Winter Landscape by Frank Knox Morton Rehn
Description: Country Lane with Farmhouse in a Winter Landscape by Frank Knox Morton Rehn is a serene depiction of rural life during winter, characterized by Rehn’s precise attention to detail and atmospheric effects. Painted in the late 19th to early 20th century, this work showcases a snow-covered country lane leading to a farmhouse, capturing the stillness and quietude of the winter season. Rehn, a prominent American painter born in 1848 in Philadelphia, initially trained under Christian Schussele at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. While he became widely known for his marine paintings, his landscapes, such as this one, reflect his deep appreciation for the tranquility of rural settings and his skill in rendering the subtle effects of light and shadow in the natural environment.
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Location and Date Created: United States; late 19th to early 20th century.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Country Lane with Farmhouse in a Winter Landscape.
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Artwork Style: American Realism with a focus on rural and natural settings.
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Subject/Topic: A winter scene featuring a country lane and farmhouse, exemplifying Rehn’s ability to capture the quiet beauty of rural America.
