Artwork
Study for "View of Mt. Washington"
Study for "View of Mt. Washington" is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Jasper Francis Cropsey. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This graphite drawing on wove paper, dated 1852, serves as a preparatory study for a larger work titled 'View of Mt.
About this work
Overview
This graphite drawing on wove paper, dated 1852, serves as a preparatory study for a larger work titled 'View of Mt. Washington'. It is attributed to the American artist Jasper Francis Cropsey.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the study is a cityscape focused on Mt. Washington, though the specific themes or emphasis of the composition are not immediately discernible from the study alone.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the drawing demonstrates Cropsey's use of linear precision and shading techniques to capture urban and possibly natural elements, characteristic of his approach to landscape and cityscape studies.
History & Provenance
Created in 1852, the drawing's provenance and exhibition history are not detailed here, but it is known as a precursor to the final 'View of Mt. Washington' work.
Context
Within the context of 19th-century American art, this study reflects the growing interest in depicting both the natural beauty and the burgeoning urban landscapes of the United States.
Artist & collection
![View of a Mountain [verso], by Jasper Francis Cropsey](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jasper-francis-cropsey--view-of-a-mountain-verso--53dd196ec5bcb19f-w320.webp)
