The artwork titled “Roadside, Shark River, New Jersey” was crafted by David Johnson in 1877. It belongs to the Luminism art movement and is a landscape genre painting.
This artwork depicts a serene rural scene along a roadside near Shark River, New Jersey. The foreground features a dirt road, slightly muddy in parts, winding towards the horizon. A group of cows, seemingly guided by a herdsman in the distance, meanders along the path. Lush trees border the road on the right side, adding to the natural tranquility of the scene. The expansive sky dominates the upper portion of the painting, showcasing a delicate interplay of light and clouds, exuding a peaceful atmosphere typical of the Luminism movement. An interplay of shadows and light delicately highlights the pastoral beauty and tranquility of the rural landscape.
