Description 

Harry Leith-Ross (1886-1973) was a significant figure in American art, particularly within the Pennsylvania Impressionist movement. This work displays a striking resemblance to those of Edward Hopper, due to his skillful handling of shadows and light. Throughout his career, Leith-Ross maintained a strong sense of realism combined with a "moody poetry". While associated with the Pennsylvania Impressionist movement, Leith-Ross developed a unique individual style, not strictly bound by any single movement's tenets. Leith-Ross focused on a more tangible and nostalgic aspect of the American countryside and architecture.

In 1935, Leith-Ross settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, a renowned art colony where he became an integral part of the artistic community. Here, his style evolved to include figures in his landscapes and a lighter application of paint. Notably, his skillful handling of light and shadow during this period drew comparisons to American painters Homer and Hopper. 

Provenance: 
Private Collection, Upstate, NY
William Doyle Gallery, New York, NY 1978

Exhibited:
Boston Arts Club
National Academy of Design
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
North Shore Art Association
Connecticut Academy of Fine Art