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Autumnal Hours
"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air."
- Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
If there seems to be something special about the autumn light, or if the colors appear richer and more deeply hued, there is a reason. Fall’s gilded season brings with it the low, slanting light of the sun, which changes the way we see the landscape. With the sun lower in the sky, its rays travel through more of the atmosphere, scattering more of the shorter blue and violet wavelengths and allowing the reds, oranges and yellows to become more prominent. The result is that wonderful warm glow that seems to intensify the coppery oranges, glowing greens, rich browns and golds of the season.
The autumn air plays a part as well. Cooler days can bring lower humidity and clearer air, creating striking contrasts between deep blue skies and the brilliant colors of trees, fields and hillsides below.
This tartan was designed to capture something of that autumn landscape. Its rich golds, vibrant reds, earthy browns and greens echo the colors of the season, when the changing leaves seem to glow beneath the shifting light.
The abundance of copper and gold in the autumn landscape has long inspired poets, painters and musicians. In these fleeting weeks before winter brings its colder and bleaker landscape, enjoy autumn’s warm and final fiery celebration—a season that reminds us to pause, look closely and cherish that which is fleeting. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 🍃 🍂 ☀️
Autumn has long been a favorite season for artists, inspiring many to capture its vibrant colors and serene atmosphere on canvas. One of the most famous artists renowned for autumnal scenes is Vincent van Gogh. Although primarily associated with his bold and emotive style, van Gogh’s “Autumn Landscape at Dusk” vividly displays the warm hues of fall, with its orange trees set against a dusky sky, showcasing his deep appreciation for the season's changing colors.
Another notable artist is Claude Monet, whose series of paintings on the gardens and landscapes of Giverny include several autumn scenes. His works, such as "Autumn on the Seine at Argenteuil," illustrate the soft, golden light of fall, with shimmering reflections of red and yellow leaves on water, rendered in his signature Impressionist style. American artist Winslow Homer also depicted autumn's beauty in his landscapes, often featuring the wild forests and coastlines of New England. His painting “Autumn Woods” captures the rustic simplicity and earthy tones of a forest in full fall bloom, emphasizing the season's natural tranquility. These artists, among others, have immortalized the essence of autumn through their unique styles, leaving a legacy of artwork that continues to evoke the beauty of this fleeting season.
For more on famous autumnal artists and art of the season, click the iconic Autumn Leaves painting by John Everett Millais, 1855-56.