“New Mexican Landscape,” painted by Robert Henri in 1917, belongs to the American Realism movement and falls into the landscape genre. The artwork captures a serene view of the New Mexican terrain with a predominance of earthy tones and soft, expressive textures.
The artwork portrays a typical adobe-styled structure, positioned prominently to the left, characterized by its earthy yellow and light brown hues. Adjacent to the building, there is a collection of wooden planks or perhaps shadows that evoke the rough and natural setting of the region. To the right, a tall tree, rendered in a mix of green tones, contrasts with the gentle sky above, which transitions from a light, almost pastel blue to a hint of pink and beige near the horizon. The overall composition exudes a tranquil and rustic atmosphere, emphasizing the natural beauty and simplicity of the New Mexican landscape as seen through Henri’s realist perspective.
