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Mount Tacoma

William Stanley Haseltine

1899

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Mount Tacoma is a 1899 gouache by William Stanley Haseltine, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Stanley Haseltine
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet lake with calm water reflecting the sky. In the distance, a snow-capped mountain rises above the horizon. On the right side, a few bare trees stand near the shore, their branches reaching out over the water. The soft colors and gentle brushstrokes make the scene feel peaceful and natural. The artist used light washes of color to create a dreamy effect, focusing on how light plays across the landscape. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build up light and depth.