Cedars of Lebanon, from The Park and the Forest 1841

James Duffield Harding's "Cedars of Lebanon" is a monochrome lithograph from 1841. The print is a romantic depiction of a dramatic cedar tree in the foreground with distant mountains and a valley, all rendered in precise detail. The work is part of a series, *The Park and the Forest*, which focused on landscapes and nature, reflecting the growing interest in natural beauty during the 19th century. Harding, known for his innovative techniques in lithography, achieved a range of tones and textures in this work, highlighting the grandeur of the natural world.