Gate of the Highlands, Mohonk, 1871 (from Sketchbook) 1870

This pencil sketch, "Gate of the Highlands, Mohonk, 1871 (from Sketchbook)," was created in 1870 by American painter Daniel Huntington. It is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, showing Huntington's method of sketching on location. The artwork is a simple yet effective representation of a landscape scene at Mohonk, New York. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading capture the essence of a natural setting, with its trees, hills and distant views. This work exemplifies Huntington's interest in natural landscapes, a subject that influenced his mature artistic practice.