The Delaware, East Branch, Walton, 1871 (from Sketchbook)
ca. 1870
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (14 x 22.2 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of S.B. Luyster, 1936
Accession Number
36.124d recto
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, *The Delaware, East Branch, Walton 1871 (from Sketchbook)* captures a serene moment along the East Branch of the Delaware River near Walton, New York. Created around 1870 by Daniel Huntington, a leading American artist of the 19th century known for his ties to the Hudson River School this intimate graphite sketch on paper (5 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.) reflects the era's fascination with the American wilderness. Donated in 1936 by S.B. Luyster, it offers a glimpse into Huntington's on-site studies amid the Catskills' rugged beauty. Huntington'...
About the Artist
Daniel Huntington · 1816–1906
Daniel Huntington (1816–1906) was born into a prominent New York family on October 4, 1816, descending from distinguished New England lineage. His early education began at age fourteen at Smith's Academy in New Haven, followed by Yale College, where he studied with Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor, artist, and president of the National Academy of Design, in 1835. After a disciplinary incident invo...