Canajoharie, New York 1880

This ink drawing, titled "Canajoharie, New York," by Andrew Fisher Bunner (1841-1897), depicts a rustic watermill in the town of Canajoharie, New York. Bunner, an artist and illustrator, captured the simple beauty of the rural landscape and its working structures. The composition is dominated by the wooden mill, its water wheel partially obscured by foliage, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The drawing's detailed lines and textures evoke the rough character of the mill and the surrounding natural elements. The artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the everyday life and industrial activities of rural America in the late 19th century.