Study of landscape, Switzerland
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Roger H. Plowden
Accession Number
1969-121-42
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
William Stanley Haseltine1835–1900), a prominent American landscape painter associated with the Hudson River School, created this *Study of landscape, Switzerland* around 1856. At just 21 years old, Haselt was embarking on formative travels through Europe, where he honed his eye for nature's grandeur. This work captures the majestic Alpine scenery of Switzerland, a popular destination for 19th-century artists seeking sublime beauty of mountains, valleys, and atmospheric light—hallmarks of Romanticism. As a preliminary study rather than a finished canvas, it reflects Haseltine's meticulous app...