Artwork

White Mountains

White Mountains, by John Henry Hill, ink, 1874
White Mountains, by John Henry Hill, ink, 1874

White Mountains is an ink print by the Impressionist artist John Henry Hill. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

White Mountains is an etching created by John Henry Hill in 1874.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a valley, rolling hills, and a small house near a body of water. Cows graze in the foreground, while a lone figure walks along the riverbank, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, contributing to the calm atmosphere. The work is an example of etching, a printmaking technique involving the incision of a design onto a metal plate.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Henry Hill

John Henry Hill (1839–1922) was an artist, born in West Nyack.

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