1866
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
On the Platte River is a 1866 oil by Worthington Whittredge, a Hudson River School Movement work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a vast, open landscape with a river running through it. In the foreground, a herd of cattle grazes in a lush green field dotted with wildflowers. The sky above is a soft, hazy blue. In the distance, you can see the river flowing gently, with trees and hills rising up on the far bank. The overall mood of the painting is one of peacefulness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful landscape, you might want to look up Worthington Whittredge.
Thomas Worthington Whittredge (May 22, 1820 – February 25, 1910) was an American artist of the Hudson River School.
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