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The Valley of Wyoming

Jasper Francis Cropsey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Valley of Wyoming by Jasper Francis Cropsey depicts a serene landscape with rolling hills and mountains in the background. The painting features a large tree on the right side with a few cows grazing nearby. In the distance, there are several buildings and a bridge spanning a river. The sky above is cloudy with streaks of blue visible through the clouds. The scene is rendered in muted colors with shades of green, brown, and blue dominating the palette. The valley stretches out with more trees and buildings scattered throughout. The mountains in the background are rounded and covered in greenery. The river winds its way through the valley. The overall scene is one of peaceful rural scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
1865
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 346 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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