Econen Woods
Unknown Artist
1861
Medium
Graphite on off-white Bristol board
Dimensions
4 5/8 x 3 in. (11.7 x 7.6 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Emma Avery Welcher and Amy Ogden Welcher, 1965
Accession Number
65.280.9
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Econen Woods**, delicate graphite drawing on off-white Bristol board 1861, captures quiet allure of an American forest scene. Created by an unknown during a pivotal year—the outset of the Civil War—this intimate sketch measures just 4 5/8 x 3 inches, inviting close contemplation. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it reflects the era's fascination with nature amid national turmoil, evoking the serene woodlands that dotted the American landscape. The choice of medium is telling: graphite on Bristol board, a smooth, sturdy paper ideal for precise shading and fine detail...