Santa Fe Adobes (1922) by Robert Henri

Santa Fe Adobes - Robert Henri - 1922

Artwork Information

TitleSanta Fe Adobes
ArtistRobert Henri
Date1922
Art MovementAmerican Realism

About Santa Fe Adobes

The artwork titled “Santa Fe Adobes,” created by Robert Henri in 1922, belongs to the American Realism art movement and is categorized under the genre of landscape. The painting portrays a serene, wintery scene of adobe structures in Santa Fe, evocative of the quiet resilience of these traditional buildings amidst a stark environment.

In the artwork, the adobe buildings are depicted in neutral tones, blending seamlessly into the snowy landscape. The use of watercolor suggests a softness, while the minimalistic brushstrokes convey an impressionistic quality. In the background, mountains rise under a pale sky, further emphasizing the tranquility and expansive horizon. The scene is punctuated by bare, skeletal fence posts, adding a somber, yet cohesive element to the composition. Overall, Henri captures the essence of the southwestern landscape with a balance of simplicity and depth, characteristic of the American Realism movement.

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