Mt. Baker and Mt. McKensie (recto) (1894)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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“Mt. Baker and Mt. McKensie (recto)” (1894) by Samuel Colman is a discerning exploration of natural landscape through the artist’s light and delicate pencil strokes. This drawing captures two majestic mountains, Mt. Baker and Mt. McKensie, through a series of intricate, sketched lines and soft shading that evokes a sense of both tranquility and ruggedness inherent to these towering natural wonders.Although the artwork primarily employs a limited monochrome palette, Colman masterfully uses gradation to delineate the mountains’ textured surfaces and their vast, undulating contours. The mountains loom in the background, almost spectral in appearance, suggesting the awe and reverence that these natural landmarks inspire. Colman’s subtle yet effective use of perspective enhances the grandeur and vastness of the scene, inviting viewers to ponder the serene beauty of these remote landscapes.This piece is exemplary of Samuel Colman’s keen ability to convey the profound and varied expressions of nature, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on landscape art or nineteenth-century American art.
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Samuel Colman (1832-1920) was an American designer, painter and writer, best known for his paintings of the Hudson River. A son of a bookstore owner in19th century New York, he may have been influenced by the artistic clientele from his early days to delve into the world of Arts. He attended Hudson River School under the guidance of his teacher, Asher Durand. He was one of the founding members and the first president of The American Watercolor Society, and also an avid traveler, exploring France, Spain and the Mediterranean. His travels inspired his works of beautiful foreign landscapes.