Country Road Framed by Trees (from Sketchbook VII) 1886

"Country Road Framed by Trees (from Sketchbook VII)" is a graphite drawing by American artist William Trost Richards, completed in 1886. This small-scale work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a rural scene with delicate detail and precision. The drawing depicts a country road winding its way through a grove of trees, with the artist’s meticulous lines suggesting the texture of the bark and the subtle undulation of the landscape. Richards, a celebrated painter and draftsman of the late 19th century, was known for his intimate, atmospheric landscapes and his ability to convey the fleeting beauty of nature.