New Hampshire Lake
1850â75
Medium
landscapes
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Paul Magriel
Accession Number
1961-177-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**New Hampshire Lake** by J Foxcroft Cole, created between 1850 and1875, invites visitors to immerse themselves in a classic American landscape. This work depicts a tranquil scene from New Hampshire, capturing the region's natural beauty during a time when artists turned to the wilderness for inspiration. Belonging to the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—generously gifted by Paul Magriel—it reflects the mid-19th fascination with the American countryside as a source of national pride and spiritual renewal. Classified as a landscape, painting aligns with the era's emphasis on nature...