The Artist Sketching at Mount Desert, Maine

Sanford Robinson Gifford’s ‘The Artist Sketching at Mount Desert, Maine’ (1864-1865) features a serene landscape with a figure perched on a rocky ledge overlooking a sunlit, expansive terrain blending into a soft blue sea. Rendered with naturalistic colors and light capturing Luminism style, the painting portrays a peaceful yet vibrant scene, filled with detailed foliage and atmospheric effects. The tiny figure, engaging in artistic creation amidst such calm, vast surroundings, emphasizes the grandeur and isolation of nature.