Landscape with Forest, Fields, and Mountains (from Sketchbook X) 1885

"Landscape with Forest, Fields, and Mountains (from Sketchbook X)" is a pencil drawing by American artist William Trost Richards, created in 1885. This intimate landscape depicts a scene of dense woodland, a verdant field, and distant mountains, a common subject in Richards's work. The sketch's delicate lines and subtle shading convey the beauty of the natural world, showcasing his meticulous observation and skill. This artwork, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with the interplay of light and shadow in nature.