Mountains (from Sketchbook X) 1885

This delicate pencil sketch titled "Mountains (from Sketchbook X)" was created by American landscape artist William Trost Richards in 1885. The work, a preliminary study for a larger composition, captures the essence of a mountain range in a few light strokes. Richards, known for his detailed and precise representations of nature, employed a minimalist approach in this intimate drawing. The artwork's small size and subtle lines reflect the artist's desire to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world. The sketch is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.