The Hudson River Valley near Hudson, New York
The Met
Artist: Henry Ary|American Painter(1807–1859)
Date: ca. 1850
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 x 22 1/8 in. (48.3 x 56.2 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide landscape of a river valley with distant hills, sailboats, and figures on a bank
Detailed Description
The upper third of the scene is a pale blue sky with scattered, wispy white clouds. Below the sky, a hazy horizon line reveals distant, undulating hills in muted greens and blues. A wide body of water, likely a river or large lake, occupies the central and lower portions of the scene. Its surface is a calm, reflective light blue-grey. On the far left bank, dense, dark green foliage lines the water's edge. In the distance, a long, dark bridge with multiple arches spans the water, connecting the two sides of the valley. Several small sailboats with white sails are scattered across the water, along with a tiny rowboat containing two indistinct figures. The right bank of the water features a prominent, reddish-brown cliff face that curves into the water. Above this cliff, a grassy area extends, dotted with small trees and what appear to be distant buildings. In the immediate foreground, on the lower right, a steep, verdant slope descends towards the water. A man wearing a brown jacket and a wide-brimmed hat sits on a large, gnarled fallen log, holding a long stick. Beside him, a light brown dog with floppy ears sits, looking towards the water. Further up the slope, towards the center-right, another man stands, dressed in a dark coat and hat, looking out over the expansive water. A small, light-colored dog is positioned near his feet. The foreground contains green foliage, scattered rocks, and additional fallen logs, framing the view of the valley.
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