Franconia Notch, White Mountains

Franconia Notch, White Mountains

Stephen Alonzo Schoff

1854

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a mountain valley. The foreground shows wild grass, bushes, and a few scattered rocks. In the middle, a small village sits near a river, with a few people and buildings visible. Behind it, jagged peaks rise up, fading into soft clouds. The title at the bottom reads *Franconia Notch, White Mountains*, hinting this is a real place. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the scene feel both detailed and dreamy. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints before photography.

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