Near the White Cliffs, Mohonk (from Sketchbook) 1870

"Near the White Cliffs, Mohonk (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch created by the American artist Daniel Huntington in 1870. This small, intimate work (measuring only 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches) captures the essence of a natural scene, focusing on the rugged verticality of rock formations and the delicate linework of trees. Huntington's work often explored the beauty of American landscapes, and this sketch, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies his interest in nature's subtle details.