Bidra (possibly Bida?)

Art Historical Context

Miner Kilbourne Kellogg (1814–1889), a 19th-century American artist renowned for his portraits and landscapes, created *Bidra (possibly Bida?)*, an undated drawing that captures the dramatic interplay of coast and mountain. Active during a period when American artists drew inspiration from the Hudson River School's emphasis on sublime natural vistas, Kellogg often sketched during his travels abroad, blending meticulous observation with romantic idealism. This work, housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection through the bequest of Martha F. Butler, exemplifies his skill in rende...