LeConte Stewart (American, 1891–1990)
Indian Summer
Oil on board
18 × 24 in.
Framed: 30 × 24 in.
In Indian Summer, LeConte Stewart captures the fleeting warmth of late autumn, when golden grasses and bare trees coexist under soft, slanting light. The modest farmhouse, bathed in subdued hues of white and blue, is nestled against the foothills, suggesting both isolation and resilience. Stewart’s restrained palette and sensitive brushwork evoke the stillness of the season—a quiet pause before the onset of winter.
A devoted painter of Utah’s rural landscapes, Stewart often chose overlooked or ordinary subjects, elevating them through his unflinching realism and poetic sensitivity. His work embodies a deep respect for the passage of time, both seasonal and human, and reflects his lifelong aim to portray “the truth of things as they are.”
