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Mt. Ktaadn, 1853 (oil on canvas)
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Mt. Ktaadn, 1853 (oil on canvas)
3367000 Mt. Ktaadn, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900); 92.1x140.3 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Named Katahdin by the Penobscot Indians (The Greatest Mountain) at 5, 267 feet (1, 605 m) it is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park, Maine.
Henry David Thoreauas essay Ktaadn and the Maine Woodsa calls it exceedingly wild and desolatea but Church imagines a civilized future with cattle, sawmill, bridge, cart and men in harmony, domesticating the landscape without disturbing its natural beauty. ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18260439
© Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases Frederic Edwin Church's "Mt. Ktaadn, 1853" a stunning oil on canvas masterpiece that measures 92.1x140.3 cm and is housed in the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA. The painting depicts Mt. Ktaadn, also known as Katahdin by the Penobscot Indians, standing tall at an impressive height of 5,267 feet (1,605 m) in Baxter State Park, Maine. Henry David Thoreau described this mountain as wild and desolate; however, Church's vision presents a harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In his artwork, he envisions a future where civilization thrives amidst the untamed beauty of the landscape. The panoramic view captures the essence of New England's rugged charm with its snow-capped peaks and granite rocks contrasting against serene lakes and lush greenery. The presence of cattle grazing peacefully near a house signifies man's cultivation of this land without disturbing its natural allure. A bridge spans across the lake while men go about their daily activities with a sawmill nearby and carts transporting goods along well-trodden trails. This painting evokes a sense of tranquility amid breathtaking scenery that has become synonymous with American landscapes. Church's work exemplifies the Hudson River School style which sought to capture grandeur and awe-inspiring vistas found within North America. With its vibrant colors depicting sunset glow over Mt. Ktaadn and meticulous attention to detail throughout every brushstroke, this piece stands as an enduring testament to both artistic skill and reverence for nature's majesty.
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