Camp A: Log Cabin in Woods (from Sketchbook) 1885

This graphite drawing by American artist William Trost Richards depicts a log cabin nestled amongst towering trees. Created in 1885 during a trip to the Adirondacks, the drawing captures the artist's fascination with the natural world. This work is considered to be an example of the Hudson River School, a style that developed in the 19th century that emphasized romantic landscapes. The work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.