Object Details
Artist
William H. Johnson, born Florence, SC 1901-died Central Islip, NY 1970
Luce Center Label
William H. Johnson painted several images of fruit trees against dramatic mountain backdrops on his trips through Norway. He captured the apple blossoms in Volda, then traveled to Hardangerfjord, an area known for its cherry, apple, plum, and pear orchards (Powell, Homecoming: The Art and Life of William H. Johnson, 1991). Here, the bright whites and reds of the flowers stand out vividly against the green of new leaves and darker mountain shadows, emphasizing the dazzling effect of spring in the cold northern landscape.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation
Date
ca. 1936-1937
Object number
1967.59.899
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on burlap
Dimensions
25 x 29 in. (63.5 x 73.7 cm.)
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 30B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Landscape\tree
Landscape\Norway\Volda
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1967.59.899