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Catskill Mountains, Round-Top in the Distance; Catskills Looking North from Palenville; and Round Top, Catskills, from the Road to Bracketts [verso]
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Catskill Mountains, Round-Top in the Distance; Catskills Looking North from Palenville; and Round Top, Catskills, from the Road to Bracketts [verso] is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Andrew Fisher Bunner. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by Andrew Fisher Bunner, dated 1866, features three sketches on the verso of a sheet of wove paper, executed in graphite.
Subject & Meaning
The sketches depict the Catskill Mountains from different vantage points, capturing rolling hills, fields, and trees near a river. The artist's focus is on the effects of light on the landscape, with soft shadows and highlights on water and hills.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, light lines, suggesting a rapid capture of the scene. The artist prioritized overall shapes over detailed renderings, using graphite to convey a sense of the natural world.
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