The Hudson River at Hastings
1885
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1885
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Hudson River at Hastings is a 1885 graphite by Jasper Francis Cropsey, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet riverbank with a narrow path winding through trees. A small boat floats on the water in the distance, and the shore has a few scattered buildings. The artist used light pencil strokes to show shadows and light on the land. The paper has a slightly yellowed look, like old sketches often do. The title says it’s the Hudson River at Hastings, drawn in 1885. If you like this style, look up Realism next—it’s all about showing scenes exactly as they appear.
