Artwork preview

Sundown at Centre Harbor, New Hampshire

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, trees, and mountains. In the foreground, several trees and bushes are scattered on a hill, with some trees having green leaves and others appearing bare. A few large rocks are also visible on the hillside. Beyond the hill, a large body of water stretches out, with a distant shoreline lined with buildings, suggesting a town or village. In the background, a mountain range rises, with the sun casting a warm glow on the scene. The sky above is light blue with a few clouds, and the overall atmosphere suggests a peaceful sunset. The scene is set in Centre Harbor, New Hampshire.

Artwork Details

Date
1874
Medium
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on gray-green wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette