A Stream in the Adirondacks

Description The detailed rendering of this tranquil scene is characteristic of Hart's early work, when he was most deeply influenced by the Hudson River school of landscape painting. Born in Scotland, Hart began his career as a coach decorator. In 1850, he traveled to Germany's major art centers--Munich and Düsseldorf--where he completed his training as an artist. From 1857 until his death, Hart was based in New York City.

Exhibitions

• American Painting: 1857-1869. Delaware Art Center, Wilmington. 1962.
• The American Artist as Painter and Draftsman. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 2001.
• The Walters' American Collection. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 2005-2006.

Provenance William T. Walters, Baltimore, 1859, by purchase [from the artist]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1894, by inheritance; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Inscriptions [Signature] At lower left: James M. Hart; [Date] At lower left: 1859

Credit Acquired by William T. Walters, 1859