An October Day in the White Mountains
1854
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1854
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a quiet river winding through autumn hills, with Mount Chocorua rising in the distance under a soft, hazy sky. Kensett painted this spot after trains made the White Mountains easier to visit. He chose a wide, open view—no people, just land and light. The colors feel still, like the moment before winter arrives. If you like this calm American scene, look up the subject *america, american* for more landscapes like it.
