The Rocky Mountains
1866
ink
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
ink
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rocky Mountains is a 1866 ink by James Smillie, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a valley with tall mountains in the background. Trees line the riverbank, and a few tents are scattered near the water. People and animals are spread out across the grassy area, some sitting, some herding livestock. The artist used shading to make the mountains look solid and far away. The scene feels calm, like a quiet day in the wilderness. Want to see how this was made? Look up engraving.
James Smillie (1807–1885) was an American artist, born in Edinburgh.
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