Artwork
An October Day in the White Mountains
An October Day in the White Mountains is an unspecified painting by the Hudson River School artist John Frederick Kensett. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
An October Day in the White Mountains is a painting by John Frederick Kensett depicting a serene autumnal landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the Saco River winding through hills, with Mount Chocorua in the distance under a hazy sky, capturing a tranquil moment in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
History & Provenance
Kensett, based in New York, was drawn to the White Mountains after improved rail service made the area more accessible to artists and tourists in the early 1850s.
Technique & Style
The work features a wide, open view with a focus on land and light, characterized by still, muted colors that evoke a sense of calm before the onset of winter.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Frederick Kensett was an American landscape painter and engraver born in Cheshire, Connecticut.
