1868
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
The Bridle Path, White Mountains is a 1868 oil by Winslow Homer, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a woman riding a white horse on a rocky path, with a mountainous landscape in the background. The woman is dressed in a white shirt and blue skirt, with a straw hat and blue ribbon tied around her neck. She is holding the reins of the horse in her left hand, while her right hand rests on her lap. In the background, there are several figures on horseback, as well as a few trees and rocks scattered throughout the landscape. The sky above is a light brown color, with a few clouds visible. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and her horse. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Winslow Homer.
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
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