A Forest Cascade at Hiram, Maine 1859

"A Forest Cascade at Hiram, Maine" is a detailed black and white drawing by American artist Henry Hitchings, created in 1859. The work depicts a serene woodland scene, with a cascading river winding through a rocky landscape, framed by dense foliage. The artist's skillful use of shading and detail captures the textures of the trees, rocks, and water, conveying the tranquility of nature. The work, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Hitchings's fascination with the beauty of the natural world.