A View from Bald Mountain, Orange County, N.Y.
1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows rolling hills near Orange County, New York. Rocky cliffs frame the foreground while a wide valley stretches beyond. The trees look quick and loose, but the distant fields are sharp and detailed. Cropsey painted this when he was 20. He started as an architect but loved landscapes most. This early work mixes rough brushwork with careful map-like details. Want to see more early American landscapes? Get tickets to The Cleveland Museum of Art.
