Landscape (from McGuire Scrapbook) 1830

"Landscape (from McGuire Scrapbook)" is a graphite drawing on paper by W. Eldridge, dated 1830. The drawing depicts a serene landscape with a river winding through a valley, a stone bridge, a cluster of trees in the foreground, and a building in the distance. Eldridge's delicate lines and skillful use of shading create a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting the natural beauty of the scene. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the work is a fine example of 19th-century landscape drawing.