Lake Scene in the Adirondack Mountains, 1864 (from Sketchbook) 1864

Thomas Hewes Hinckley's "Lake Scene in the Adirondack Mountains" is a pencil drawing from 1864, part of a sketchbook documenting his travels in the region. The delicate lines capture the tranquility of a lake with a rocky outcropping in the foreground and a distant forested shoreline. This piece is characteristic of the Hudson River School, a movement known for its romantic depictions of American landscapes. Hinckley's work is a testament to the natural beauty of the Adirondacks and the power of nature to inspire.