Study of landscape, Norway
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of the National Academy of Design from the Mrs. William T. Brewster Bequest
Accession Number
1953-179-81
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
William Trost Richards (1833–1905) created this evocative landscape study around 1901, late in a career devoted to capturing the quiet majesty of the natural world. An American artist celebrated for his precise and luminous depictions of coastal and mountainous scenes, Richards often traveled abroad for inspiration. Here, he turns his attention to the rugged terrain of Norway, offering viewers a glimpse of northern scenery through the eyes of a seasoned observer. Classified simply as a landscape, the work reflects Richards’ lifelong fascination with the interplay of light, rock, and atmospher...