May Night
1906
Imagine walking through the grounds of the Florence Griswold House in Connecticut on a warm summer night—that's exactly what Willard Metcalf captured here in 1906. The white columns of the porch seem to glow from within, contrasting beautifully with the deep, starry blue sky and the dark, leafy trees. A solitary figure in a white dress drifts across the lawn, adding a touch of mystery, almost like a ghost story coming to life. This piece was a massive hit, winning the Corcoran Gold Medal and becoming the first painting ever bought by the Corcoran Gallery of Art!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
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