Why it matters
A sunset sets clouds ablaze over untouched American woodland, with no sign of human life apart from a small bird. It has been called Church's finest depiction of North American wilderness.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1860.
- It is probably a composite of sketches made in Maine.
- The sky shows the influence of Turner.
Based on the Wikipedia article Twilight in the Wilderness (CC BY-SA 4.0).
