Cloud Sketch, Hudson, New York
possibly 1873
Medium
drawing
Classification
drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Louis P. Church
Accession Number
1917-4-991-b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Frederic Edwin Church, master of the Hudson River School captured the sublime beauty of American landscapes in the 19th century. Born in 1826, Church was renowned for epic canvases like *Niagara and *The Heart of the Andes*, celebrated nature's grandeur through meticulous detail and luminous effects. *Cloud Sketch, Hudson, York*, possibly from 1873, reflects his later years at his Hudson Valley estate, Olana, where he immersed himself in the local scenery despite health challenges from rheumatoid arthritis. This intimate drawing showcases Church's skill in rendering atmospheric drama. As a pr...