Mountain Landscape 1834 - 1873

drawing, print, gouache, paper, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

gouache

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

paper

charcoal art

pencil drawing

inorganic-material

england

underpainting

chalk

water

watercolour illustration

black-chalk

watercolor

"Mountain Landscape" is a charcoal drawing by renowned English art critic and social commentator John Ruskin. Created between 1834 and 1873, the work depicts a dramatic mountain scene with jagged peaks and a sense of vastness. The use of charcoal creates a striking contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the ruggedness of the landscape. Now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, "Mountain Landscape" showcases Ruskin's keen eye for detail and his fascination with the natural world. The drawing is a testament to his belief in the importance of observing and appreciating the beauty of nature.