Autumn Archives

Autumn Tangle (1920)

William Henry Holmes (American, 1846–1933)

Leaves twist in a riot of gold and crimson, branches knotted like old veins. The woods hum with decay, every tangled vine whispering of seasons turning. You can almost hear the crisp snap underfoot.
Autumn

Joseph Rubens Powell (English, 1860–1926)

Leaves blaze in fiery reds and golds, their crisp edges curling against a cool breeze. The forest floor hums with the quiet decay of fallen branches, rich earth peeking through the carpet of color. A fleeting warmth lingers in the air, caught between summer’s end and winter’s approach.
Woodland Scene in Autumn (Hudson, New York or Maine) (1860–70)

Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900)

Golden light filters through crimson leaves, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. A crisp breeze stirs the branches, sending a shower of ochre and scarlet swirling downward. The air smells of damp earth and decaying foliage—a fleeting moment of autumn’s fiery brilliance before winter’s hush.
Autumn Landscape (1929)

Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov (Russian, 1876–1945)

Golden leaves cling to twisted branches above a dirt road winding through the Russian countryside. The air smells of damp earth and woodsmoke. A lone figure walks toward a cluster of wooden houses, their shadow stretching long in the late afternoon light. Winter isn’t far off.
Birches in Autumn (1900–1910)

Ferdinand Katona (Hungarian, 1864–1932)

Golden leaves cling to slender birch trunks, their white bark glowing against the rust-colored forest floor. A crisp autumn breeze seems to ripple through the scene, where every brushstroke hums with the quiet energy of the season’s turn.
Autumn on the Lake (1892)

Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823–1900)

Golden leaves blaze against the water’s edge, their fiery reflection rippling in the cool lake. A crisp breeze rustles through the trees, carrying the scent of damp earth and fallen foliage. The scene hums with quiet energy—nature’s fleeting brilliance before winter’s hush.
Golden autumn (1924)

Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov (Russian, 1876–1945)

Golden leaves blanket the village path, their glow mirrored in still water. A wooden church rises above the rooftops, its white walls sharp against the russet trees. The air smells of damp earth and smoke from chimneys. Everything pauses in this quiet moment before winter.
Woods in autumn (1865)

Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900)

Golden light filters through the trees, setting the leaves ablaze in red and orange. The forest floor hums with warmth, each fallen leaf a whisper of the season’s turn. A quiet path winds deeper, inviting you into the heart of the woods.
Autumn Landscape With Shepherd, Dog And Sheep

Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823–1900)

Golden leaves rustle as the shepherd pauses, his dog alert beside him. Sheep graze lazily in the crisp autumn light, their wool blending with the fiery hues of the hills. A quiet moment stretches between man and nature, undisturbed but for the whisper of wind through the trees.