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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 you notice something special in the autumn light, or if the colors seem more vivid and deeply hued, you are not alone. Fall’s gilded season brings with it the low, slanting light of the sun, which transforms the way we perceive color. Because the sun sits lower in the sky, its rays travel through more of the atmosphere, scattering the shorter blue and violet wavelengths and letting the longer reds, oranges, and yellows shine through. This shift bathes the world in a warmer glow, intensifying the coppery oranges, glowing greens, and rich browns of the season.
The air itself also plays a role. Cooler autumn days often carry less humidity and fewer particles than summer, so the light that reaches us is clearer and more direct. The result is a landscape of striking contrasts: skies that deepen into a richer blue and trees and fields that seem to burn with warmth beneath them.
This tartan is designed to capture that essence of the season. Its rich golds, vibrant reds, and earthy browns and greens echo the landscapes of autumn, where every hillside seems to glow under the shifting light.
The abundance of copper and gold in the falling leaves has long inspired poets, painters, and musicians. In these fleeting weeks before winter’s colder and bleaker landscape, enjoy the autumn's warm and final fiery celebration - a season which beckons you 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.