Near Southampton

Near Southampton, a painting by Thomas Moran, 1891. 



The artwork depicts a pastoral landscape under a dramatic sky. The sky is filled with large, fluffy clouds, some dark and heavy, suggesting an impending storm or recent rain. The lower portion of the painting shows a tranquil scene: a calm body of water, possibly a stream or small river, meanders through a grassy meadow. Several cows are drinking from the water. The meadow is lush green, with patches of wildflowers and taller grasses. In the middle ground, there is a cluster of large, mature trees, providing shade. Two small figures, possibly people, are visible near the trees, adding a sense of scale to the scene. The background shows a low-lying shoreline or distant land, and a hint of water in the far distance. The overall style is characteristic of landscape painting, with a focus on light, atmosphere, and the interplay of nature's elements. The painting is from the collection of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. The dimensions are not provided in the metadata.