LeConte Stewart (American, 1891–1990)
Houses in Sunlight
Oil on board
12 × 16 in.
Framed: 29 ½ × 25 ½ in.
In this vibrant study of light and shadow, LeConte Stewart transforms a quiet residential street into a celebration of color and atmosphere. The sharp geometry of the sunlit white house contrasts with the deep greenery and the warm red roof beyond, while the dappled shadows enliven the road and foliage with rhythmic movement.
Paintings like this reveal Stewart’s lifelong dedication to capturing the “truth of the commonplace.” Whether depicting farmsteads, small-town streets, or Utah’s rugged landscapes, Stewart worked directly from life, translating the familiar into compositions that resonate with both intimacy and monumentality. This work exemplifies his ability to find beauty in everyday surroundings, a hallmark of his regionalist vision.
