River Landscape
ca. 1877
Medium
Charcoal on off-white laid paper
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 16 13/16 in. (24.1 x 42.7 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Gifts in memory of Stephen D. Rubin, 1992
Accession Number
1992.66.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
William Morris Hunt's *River Landscape* (ca. 1877) captures the tranquil beauty of a natural riverside scene, with flowing water, lush trees, and expansive vistas rendered in soft, evocative strokes. As a leading American artist of the 19th century, Hunt inspiration from his European training, particularly the Barbizon school's emphasis on plein-air sketching and direct observation of nature. This intimate drawing, measuring just 9½ x 16⅞ inches, reflects his skill in translating fleeting outdoor impressions onto paper during the Gilded Age, a time when American artists increasingly celebrated...
About the Artist
William Morris Hunt · 1824–1879
American, Brattleboro, Vermont 1824–1879 Appledore, New Hampshire