View from Fishkill Looking To West-Point (No. 15 of The Hudson River Portfolio) 1825

"View from Fishkill Looking to West Point" (1825) is a hand-colored aquatint print by John Rubens Smith, part of his "The Hudson River Portfolio." Smith, a prominent American landscape artist, captured the picturesque beauty of the Hudson River Valley. The print depicts a panoramic view of the river winding through rolling hills, with a distant glimpse of West Point Military Academy. The composition showcases the natural grandeur of the region, emphasizing the scenic beauty of the American landscape. This print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Smith’s contributions to early American art and his keen eye for capturing the majesty of the Hudson River.