View through the Trees at Tivoli [recto] 1848

"View through the Trees at Tivoli" is a pencil sketch by Jasper Francis Cropsey, created in 1848. The drawing features a glimpse of the Tivoli Gardens through a grove of trees, with the iconic tower visible in the distance. Cropsey was a prominent American landscape painter known for his detailed and romantic depictions of nature, particularly scenes of the Hudson River Valley and the American Northeast. This sketch is a testament to Cropsey's skill in capturing the essence of a scene with subtle lines and shading.