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Lighthouse Beach, Annisquam

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This painting shows a beach in Annisquam, a small village on the northern coast of Massachusetts. Hugh Bolton Jones made many trips to New England during the 1880s and 1890s, making sketches and notes for his paintings. The winding pathway and bright sky suggest that the sea is just beyond the rocky dunes, encouraging us to follow the lone figure along the sandy trail. Jones used warm colors and small, feathery brushstrokes to create a welcoming image of a sunny day on the coast.
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Artist
H. Bolton Jones, born Baltimore, MD 1848-died New York City 1927
Date
ca. 1887
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
24 1/4 x 40 3/8 in. (61.6 x 102.6 cm.)
Type
Painting

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