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Cherry Lake, White Mountains

Aaron Draper Shattuck

1859

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Cherry Lake, White Mountains is a 1859 gouache by Aaron Draper Shattuck, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Aaron Draper Shattuck
When & what style?: 1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet lake surrounded by tall pine trees and brush. In the distance, a lone boat floats near the shore, with a person sitting inside. The sky is soft and pale, blending into the light green hills. The artist wrote the title *Cherry Lake, White Mountains* in the corner, hinting at the location. The loose, sketchy lines suggest they were working quickly, maybe on-site. Next, check out the technique: gouache—it’s like watercolor but opaque, great for quick outdoor sketches.