The Hudson from Riverside Drive 1914

Rachael Robinson Elmer’s 1914 “The Hudson from Riverside Drive” is a charming depiction of the Hudson River as seen from a grassy hillside in New York City. The scene is bathed in a warm, golden light, with the river and the distant shore painted in soft, muted tones. Elmer’s use of delicate lines and subtle color creates a sense of peace and tranquility, capturing the beauty of the iconic river in a time of industrial change. The small figures in the foreground add a sense of scale to the vastness of the landscape and provide a human touch to the composition.