Artwork
The Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James Smillie. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: ABierstadt 1863 text at bottom on plate: Painted by A. Bierstadt. / Entered According to Act of Congress in the Year 1866, by Edward Bierstadt. In the Clerks Office of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. / Engraved by J. Smillie.
About this work
Overview
The Rocky Mountains is a steel engraving created by James Smillie in 1866, featuring a serene landscape scene.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a tranquil valley surrounded by tall mountains, with a river, trees, tents, people, and animals, conveying a sense of calm in a wilderness setting.
Technique & Style
Smillie employed shading techniques to create a sense of depth and solidity, particularly in the mountains, achieving a realistic representation of the landscape.
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