Mountain Serenity 1944

Harold Lukens Doolittle’s 1944 print “Mountain Serenity” is a striking example of landscape art, using a limited palette to depict a serene mountain scene. The artist captures a sense of peace and tranquility in the image by using muted tones of black and white. The mountain itself is rendered in shades of gray with a hint of snow on its peak, evoking a sense of isolation and grandeur. The foreground, a dense forest of dark evergreens, creates a sense of depth and scale. Doolittle, known for his landscape prints, expertly balances the negative space of the sky with the detailed depiction of the mountains and trees, creating a balanced composition that reflects the peaceful nature of the scene.