John Henry Twachtman
1853–1902 · American · 30 artworks
ImpressionismTonalismTonalismSubtle color palettesSimplified formsDelicate brushworkAtmospheric perspective
artist bio
John Henry Twachtman was an American Impressionist painter known for his subtle, tonalist landscapes. He played a significant role in popularizing Impressionism in the United States, particularly through his involvement with the Ten American Painters.
what you'll learn
Studying Twachtman's work allows students to understand the nuances of American Impressionism and the use of subtle color palettes to evoke mood and atmosphere. Students can learn to create a sense of tranquility and capture the beauty of everyday scenes through simplified forms and delicate brushwork.
related: Childe Hassam, Julian Alden Weir, Willard Metcalf
30 artworks
Spring Landscape (also known as Spring in Marin County)
1893
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Miami Canal, Cincinnati
1874
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Middlebrook Farm
1888
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Autumn-Mists
1902
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Cos Cob
1899
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Cascades Waterfall
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Gloucester Harbor
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My House
1900
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From the Upper Terrace
1897
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Gloucester
1902
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In the Garden
1900
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Country House in Winter
1891
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Beach at Squam
1900
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A Garden Path
1899
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The Shore
1897
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The Rapids, Yellowstone
1895
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The Artist's House through the Trees (also known as Autumn Afternoon)
1895
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Icebound
1895
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Niagara Falls
1894
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Tuckerman's Ravine
1873
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The Inlet
1881
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Spring Stream
1899
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Sea Scene
1893
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Waterfront Scene Gloucester
1901
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Last Touch of Sun
1893
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Winter Harmony
1900
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Country Path
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Road Scene, Cincinnati
1878
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View near Polling
1877
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The Portico
1899
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