White Mountains from Fernald's Hill

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1860

This watercolor artwork depicts a mountain landscape viewed from Fernald's Hill. The horizon is placed high, dominated by the rolling forms of the White Mountains, painted in soft, muted blues and grays. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, capturing the natural textures of the terrain. Closest to us, a cluster of evergreen trees and dense foliage is rendered in varied greens and dark browns, adding depth and contrast. The overall color palette is subdued, with cool tones.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1860
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
13.4 × 21.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This watercolor artwork depicts a mountain landscape viewed from Fernald's Hill. The horizon is placed high, dominated by the rolling forms of the White Mountains, painted in soft, muted blues and grays. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, capturing the natural textures of the terrain. Closest to us, a cluster of evergreen trees and dense foliage is rendered in varied greens and dark browns, adding depth and contrast. The overall color palette is subdued, with cool tones.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868