The Mill Stream, Montclair, New Jersey c. 1888

"The Mill Stream, Montclair, New Jersey" is a landscape painting by American artist George Inness, created around 1888. Inness, known for his romantic landscapes, captures a serene scene of a stream winding through a forest with a lone figure standing in the foreground. The painting's muted tones and soft brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility, contrasting with the distant industrial structures hinting at the encroaching modernization of the time. This work showcases Inness's ability to convey the beauty of nature, even amidst the growing presence of industrialization.