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West Point from Storm King

John William Casilear

1852

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

West Point from Storm King is a 1852 graphite by John William Casilear, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John William Casilear
When & what style?: 1852 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This landscape painting depicts a serene scene with rolling hills and a body of water in the distance. The artist has used graphite on light green wove paper to create a soft, dreamy effect. In the foreground, the artist has included some subtle details, such as the gentle curves of the hills and the faint outline of trees. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in exploring more works from the Romanticism movement, you might want to check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.