Lowest Ledge, North Conway, New Hampshire
October 1854
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1942-50-474
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Lowest Ledge, North Conway, New Hampshire** *Daniel Huntington, American, 1816–1906, October 1854* Nestled in the dramatic White Mountains of New Hampshire, *Lowest Ledge, North Conway* captures the rugged beauty of a cherished 19th-century artist retreat. Painted in October 1854 by Daniel Huntington, a versatile American artist known for his early landscapes before turning to portraits and historical scenes, this work reflects the era's fascination with the American wilderness. North Conway was a hub for painters seeking inspiration from nature's sublime power, much like Huntington's H...