Artwork of the Week: July 21
Born August 30, 1852, Julien Alden Weir became a leading figure among the American Impressionists. Throughout his career, he experimented with various styles and approaches, often drawing inspiration from life on his rural farm in Branchville, Connecticut.
In this summer scene, Weir uses a bright palette and loose brush strokes characteristic of the impressionist style to depict a peaceful afternoon on his property. What looks like a little house in the middle ground is actually a portable art studio Weir designed around 1890, affectionately dubbed “the palace car.” Equipped with sled runners and a stove, this innovative studio allowed Weir to paint en plein air even during winter, blending his love for nature with his artistic practice.
