Mist Rising at Sunset in the Catskills c. 1861

Sanford Robinson Gifford’s c. 1861 oil painting “Mist Rising at Sunset in the Catskills” captures the serene beauty of a Catskill mountain landscape at dusk. The painting features a tranquil lake reflecting the warm hues of the sunset sky, with rolling hills and forested edges framing the scene. The artist’s loose brushstrokes and subtle color variations evoke the soft, ethereal quality of the mist rising over the water, a signature motif of Gifford's work. Located in The Art Institute of Chicago, this intimate oil on canvas highlights Gifford’s mastery of depicting the beauty of nature.