Hilly Landscape at Sunset c. 1830

"Hilly Landscape at Sunset" is an unsigned watercolor painting dating back to c. 1830, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork depicts a picturesque countryside scene bathed in the soft glow of a setting sun. Silhouetted against the fiery sky, a line of trees stand guard along a rolling hillside. The artist's masterful use of color, with hues of gold, blue, and green, captures the serene beauty of the fading light. The painting's small size further emphasizes the intimate and picturesque nature of the scene, inviting the viewer to contemplate the tranquility of the countryside at dusk.