Connecticut Farm Scene by Henry Pember Smith

  This item is final sale. Final sale cannot be returned. A stunning calm American pastoral scene. It feels like Europe, but it's actually Connecticut. It has an almost palpable sense of tranquility. A small farmhouse by the edge of a pond, with an abundance of trees at the height of their summer bloom.  This piece was sourced in South Carolina, and it makes you wonder about its journey there. I always love a good art mystery. Gilt carved wooden frame, with absolutely stunning detail, included.  Painted by Henry Pember Smith Henry Pember Smith (1854-1907) was an American artist known for his contributions to the American Tonalism movement. He was born in Waterford, Connecticut, and showed an early interest and talent in art. Smith's artistic education began in New York City, where he studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. Smith's style was heavily influenced by the Tonalist movement, which emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the rapidly ind