Cliff near Bolton, on the Winooski
October 1, 1864
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1942-50-304
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Daniel Huntington's *Cliff near Bolton, the Winooski*, on October 1, 1864, captures the rugged beauty of's Winooski River region near Bolton. As a landscape from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—bequeathed by Erskine Hewitt—this work reflects the mid-19th-century American fascination with the nation's pristine wilderness, even amid the turmoil of the Civil War. untington (1816–1906), a leading figure in American art and National Academician, was renowned for portraits, historical, and religious scenes, yet demonstrated versatility in landscapes like this one. Rooted in the Rom...