The Mountain Ford by Thomas Cole: Landscape painting with a river, rocks, and trees on both sides. A horse and rider are in the water on the right side. The rider wears a white hat and a red jacket. The horse is white. A large rocky mountain covered in trees rises in the background. There are more mountains behind it. The sky is blue with some clouds. The sun appears to be setting, casting a yellow glow on the horizon. Large tree roots are visible on the right side. The painting has a thin black frame.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1846
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 424 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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