Panorama of the Charles River June 22 '86 (from Sketchbook VII) 1886

"Panorama of the Charles River June 22 '86 (from Sketchbook VII)" is a pencil drawing on paper by American artist William Trost Richards, dated 1886. The work depicts a picturesque landscape view of the Charles River, showcasing Richards's mastery of capturing the natural world with delicate detail and atmospheric perspective. The drawing, a small-scale study from a sketchbook, demonstrates Richards's keen observation of the river's gentle curves, the surrounding foliage, and the distant hills. The inclusion of the date in the title provides insight into Richards's practice of sketching en plein air.