Oak TreesEdward Mitchell Bannister · 1876

  • Creation date1876
  • Dimensions86.0 x 153.0 cm
  • MuseumSmithsonian American Art Museum

Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828 – 1901)

American Barbizon school painter of serene landscapes and pastoral scenes, known for tonalist moods and subtle, muted hues.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Oak Trees
  • Artist: Edward Mitchell Bannister
  • Year: 1876
  • Original dimensions: 86.0 x 153.0 cm
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • Inventory number: 1983.95.155
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

Is "Oak Trees" by Edward Mitchell Bannister a light or a dark artwork?

"Oak Trees" is shadow overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.

Are the colors of "Oak Trees" by Edward Mitchell Bannister saturated or muted?

The colors of "Oak Trees" by Edward Mitchell Bannister have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What are the author and date of "Oak Trees"?

Edward Mitchell Bannister made "Oak Trees" in 1876.

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