Forest Stream with Vista

Asher Brown Durand

Cleveland Museum of Art

A forest landscape painting with a stream running through it. The stream runs horizontally across the bottom center of the painting. The stream has several rocks and boulders in and around it. The water is clear and brown. The stream has a small rapid or waterfall. The banks of the stream are lined with trees, rocks, and vegetation. Large trees with green leaves are on both sides of the stream. The trees have thick trunks and branches. The sky is blue and hazy. The horizon line is at the center of the painting. The painting is done in a realistic style. The painting is framed by a rounded top edge. The background of the painting shows a hazy view of trees and hills. The overall color palette is muted and natural.