Artwork
Cherry Lake, White Mountains
Cherry Lake, White Mountains is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Aaron Draper Shattuck. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cherry Lake, White Mountains is a drawing created by Aaron Draper Shattuck in 1859. It is executed in graphite with gouache on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake surrounded by pine trees and brush, with a lone boat and occupant in the distance. The title, inscribed by the artist, suggests the scene is set in the White Mountains region.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, sketchy lines, indicating rapid execution, possibly on-site. The use of gouache, an opaque watercolor-like medium, facilitated quick outdoor sketching.
History & Provenance
Shattuck, associated with the White Mountain School and linked to the Hudson River School, was a New England-based artist who studied portrait painting in Boston and contributed to the Northern effort during the Civil War.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aaron Draper Shattuck (March 9, 1832 – July 30, 1928) was an American painter of the White Mountain School.
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