Charles Warren Eaton (American, 1857-1937), Landscape at Dusk

Pastel on paper mounted to cardboard, signed at lower right, presented under glass in a period frame.

Sheet 7 x 10 in.; Frame dimensions 9 x 11 3/4 in.

Charles Warren Eaton was an American landscape painter associated with the Tonalist movement, known for his atmospheric and moody depictions of nature. Born in Albany, New York, he moved to New York City to study at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. Influenced by artists like George Inness, Eaton developed a style characterized by soft, muted colors, delicate light effects, and a strong emphasis on mood.

Eaton is best known for his paintings of pine forests, often referred to as his “Pine Tree” series, which convey a quiet, almost spiritual reverence for nature. Later in his career, Eaton traveled extensively in Europe, particularly Belgium and Italy, where he created luminous, sunlit scenes that contrasted with his earlier, darker works. His paintings are now housed in major collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Small abrasion to center of image; unknown adhesive affixing sheet to cardboard; minor scratching to frame.