October
1863 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This landscape oil painting depicts a serene, dense forest scene in autumn, showcasing a small stream flowing through mossy boulders and vibrant fall foliage.
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William Trost Richards was celebrated for his remarkably detailed and precise observation of the American wilderness, often bridging the gap between Hudson River School romanticism and a more clinical, scientific interest in natural forms. This piece exemplifies his mastery of light and texture, capturing the specific quality of an autumn day in the woods with almost photographic clarity.
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October
William Trost Richards, 1863
