Farm Scene with Cottages (from Cropsey Album) 1866

"Farm Scene with Cottages (from Cropsey Album)" is a pencil drawing by Jasper Francis Cropsey, a prominent American landscape painter of the 19th century. This small drawing, part of a larger album of sketches, depicts a rural scene with two cottages nestled amidst trees and a fence. The simple, yet evocative, sketch exemplifies Cropsey's interest in capturing the beauty of the natural world, highlighting the artist's signature style of detailed and atmospheric rendering. This piece showcases Cropsey's talent for capturing the essence of a place in a concise and evocative manner, offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process.