Mount Washington

Winslow Homer’s Mount Washington captures a group of horseback riders resting on a rugged mountainside, likely during an ascent of New Hampshire's Mount Washington. The scene features three women and a man conversing, their horses gathered in a cluster amid the rocky terrain. The muted colors of the landscape, with soft blues and grays in the background, evoke a sense of high altitude and cool, misty air. Homer’s attention to detail is evident in the riders’ postures and the careful rendering of the horses' gear. The light filtering through the clouds adds a dynamic quality to the scene, enhancing the atmosphere of adventure and exploration.