Waterfall
ca. 1889–91 · Oil on canvas
Dimensions : 30 1/8 x 25 1/16 in. (76.5 x 63.7 cm)
Collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit Gift of George A. Hearn, 1909
In 1889 Twachtman discovered the ideal location in which to work and raise his children: Greenwich, Connecticut. He purchased several acres of land and a small farmhouse, which served as his residence and studio. Although he commuted to New York City to teach, he relished his days at home and often painted the surrounding landscape, especially the brook and waterfall in his backyard. Twachtman’s close vantage point in this scene suggests his love of and absorption in nature, while the palette and lively brushwork signal his affiliation with the Impressionists.
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About this artwork
Waterfall (ca. 1889–91) by John Henry Twachtman, oil on canvas, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
About John Henry Twachtman
John Henry Twachtman (August 4, 1853 – August 8, 1902) was an American painter best known for his impressionist landscapes, though his painting style varied widely through his career. Art historians consider Twachtman's style of American Impressionism to be among the more personal and experimental of his generation.
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