Moonlight on Mount Lafayette

Moonlight on Mount Lafayette by William Trost Richards captures a tranquil, misty night scene bathed in soft moonlight. The landscape is dominated by two tall trees standing near the center, their silhouettes stark against the night sky. The painting features delicate shades of gray, blue, and green, enhancing the ethereal, quiet atmosphere. In the background, the hazy outline of Mount Lafayette rises gently, enveloped in a ghostly mist that seems to blend with the low-lying clouds. The subtle light from the moon filters through the clouds, casting a gentle glow over the scene, illuminating the winding river and soft foliage below.