Girl in a Landscape (1965) by Fairfield Porter

Girl in a Landscape - Fairfield Porter - 1965

Artwork Information

TitleGirl in a Landscape
ArtistFairfield Porter
Date1965
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions45 1/2 x 44 in
Art MovementContemporary Realism
Current LocationCollection United Missouri Bank
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About Girl in a Landscape

Fairfield Porter’s “Girl in a Landscape” is a famous representational painting from 1965. Porter was known for his realist style, creating portraits, domestic scenes and landscapes depicting the comfortable and relaxed world around him. Despite being active during the Abstract Expressionism period, Porter’s work remained uninterested in this genre, preferring to work from observation.

“Girl in a Landscape” is one of his most famous works, featuring a young girl standing on top of grass against an expansive landscape. The painting shows how Porter merged intimiste depictions of Bonnard and Vuillard with the lush paint handling of his friend Willem de Kooning. The result is a vivid portrait detailing atmospheric effects through textured brushstrokes using various shades of green.

In 2017-2018, this impressive piece was exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Visitors experienced deeply emotional responses to this artwork which highlights emotions such as loneliness, isolation and contemplation through its serene landscape imagery. Overall, “Girl in a Landscape” showcases Fairfield Porter’s exceptional artistic ability while also highlighting the importance that art has on inducing intense feelings within its viewers.

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