Shickshinny, Pennsylvania (Susquehanna at Shickshinny); Weir on the Susquehanna 1852

"Shickshinny, Pennsylvania (Susquehanna at Shickshinny); Weir on the Susquehanna" is a pencil drawing on paper by Thomas Addison Richards, created in 1852. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a simple wooden structure, likely a fishing weir, situated on a river bank with a figure standing on a small landing. The minimalist composition emphasizes the structure and its setting, creating a serene landscape typical of the Hudson River School. This artwork showcases Richards' skill in capturing the natural beauty of the American landscape with subtle details and a sense of tranquility.