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White Mountains (?)

Asher Brown Durand

1828

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

White Mountains (?) is a 1828 ink by Asher Brown Durand, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Asher Brown Durand
When & what style?: 1828 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet valley nestled between rolling hills. A small white building sits near the center, surrounded by trees and a few scattered people. In the foreground, a lone figure stands by a fence of leaning posts, while a rocky stream cuts through the scene. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow, giving the landscape a dreamy feel. The brown ink and wash create a soft, almost faded look, like a quick study of nature. Next, check out Durand, Asher Brown for more of his atmospheric landscapes.