Who painted Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall?

Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall was painted by William Hart in 1860.

Where can I see Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall?

Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall?

Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall?

Museum-quality prints of Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall

William Hart , 1860

Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist William Hart. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: WH (in monogram).60.; lower right verso in graphite in later hand:B30755

About this work

Overview

William Hart’s 1860 drawing titled Mountain Landscape, Stream and Waterfall presents a mountainous scene where a stream descends into a cascade. Executed on brown paper, the work combines graphite drawing with applied white pigment, creating a contrast that emphasizes the falling water against the darker ground.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a natural landscape, featuring rugged peaks, a winding stream, and a waterfall that draws the viewer’s eye downward. The juxtaposition of light and shadow suggests a tranquil yet dynamic environment, inviting contemplation of the interplay between rock, water, and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Hart employed graphite for the underlying sketch and applied white gouache, or a similar opaque white medium, over the brown paper. The white pigment highlights the waterfall, allowing it to emerge from the darker background and imparting a sense of depth and luminosity within the limited palette.

History & Provenance

Created in 1860, the drawing reflects Hart’s practice during the mid‑nineteenth century, a period when artists often explored landscape subjects through drawing and watercolor techniques. Details of its ownership history are not recorded in the available sources.