Footbridge in Forest (from Sketchbook X) 1885

"Footbridge in Forest (from Sketchbook X)" is a graphite drawing on paper created by American landscape painter William Trost Richards in 1885. It depicts a woodland scene, with a footbridge spanning a small stream, surrounded by towering trees. This delicate sketch, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Richards’ interest in capturing the natural world with precision and sensitivity. The drawing's loose lines and nuanced shading create a sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting viewers to imagine the tranquility of the forest.