Artwork

Figures in a Landscape

Figures in a Landscape, by William Hart, graphite, 1860
Figures in a Landscape, by William Hart, graphite, 1860

Figures in a Landscape is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist William Hart. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Figures in a Landscape is a drawing by William Hart, created in 1860.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in graphite with white gouache on brown paper, showcasing Hart's use of mixed media to achieve a range of tonal values and textures.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Hart

Artist

William Hart

William Hart (March 31, 1823 – June 17, 1894), was a Scottish-born American landscape and cattle painter, and Hudson River School artist.

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