House Near WoodsEmily Carr · 1931
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Modernism
1931- Modern
73.0 x 62.0 cm
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Emily Carr (1871 – 1945)
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The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (Oshawa, Canada)
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The Essence of the Clearing
In the 1931 painting House Near Woods, Emily Carr presents a serene and tranquil scene that captures a moment of quietude within the Canadian landscape. The composition centers on a small, white house with a red roof, positioned atop a hill as it overlooks a vast, surrounding forest. This wooden cabin sits nestled within a clearing, surrounded by the dense, thick growth of the woods.
The atmosphere of the work is one of peace and stillness. Scattered throughout the landscape are several people, some situated near the house while others are positioned further away in the distance. These figures appear to be engaged in various outdoor activities, such as hiking or picnicking, contributing to the overall sense of a peaceful day spent in nature.
Technical Details
The artwork is an oil painting on canvas, characterized by its landscape genre. The piece features the following specific details:
- Title: House Near Woods
- Artist: Emily Carr
- Date: 1931
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Subject: A wooden cabin in a clearing surrounded by thick forest
About this artwork
- Title: House Near Woods
- Artist: Emily Carr
- Year: 1931
- Original dimensions: 73.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
- Movement: Modernism
- Period: Modern
- Medium type: WallArt
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: wooden cabin in clearing surrounded by forest
- Location: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa
- Movement: Modernist; Post-Impressionist
- Title: House Near Woods
- Year: 1931
Questions & Answers
Is Emily Carr, creator of "House Near Woods", known under other names?
Emily Carr appears under the alternate names Emily Carrick, Axel Emil Krause, Emil Axel Krause, A. E. Krause.
Is "House Near Woods" one of Emily Carr's most popular works?
The popularity level recorded for "House Near Woods" by Emily Carr is iconic.
What is the art-historical place of "House Near Woods" by Emily Carr?
Historically, "House Near Woods" is a Modernism work of the broader Modern era.