Looking Towards Mt. Washington from Conway

Known for his landscapes of the Northeast, particularly sweeping vistas of New Hampshire, such as the present work, Benjamin Champney originally worked as a lithographer before studying painting. In Looking Towards Mt. Washington from Conway, the artist emphasizes the monumental presence of the White Mountains, which dwarf the figures and small cottages nestled in the foreground. His articulation of detail and sunny, bright color seem to emphasize his fondness for his native state of New Hampshire.