“Burnt-Over Forest,” created in 1916 by Tom Thomson, is an oil painting on wood that belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the landscape, sketch, and study genre. The artwork is part of a private collection.
The artwork vividly captures a forested landscape, presumably affected by fire, as suggested by the title. With a robust use of color and vigorous brushstrokes, Thomson depicts the stark, leafless trees standing tall against a backdrop of a bright blue sky interspersed with white clouds. The yellow and orange hues of the ground suggest a scorched and barren terrain, providing a striking contrast to the remnants of the forest. This dynamic and expressive portrayal reflects the Post-Impressionist emphasis on emotional resonance and individual perception in landscape art.
