A Cliff in the Katskills by Jervis McEntee. A dramatic view of a rugged rock cliff under a warm, glowing sky in the Catskill Mountains.

A Cliff in the Katskills

Jervis McEntee

1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Hudson River School study of light and stone, capturing the rugged grandeur of the Catskill Mountains.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1885 by Jervis McEntee, this landscape captures the dramatic interplay of light and shadow on a rugged mountain cliff. As a late-career work of the Hudson River School, it showcases the artist's mastery of atmospheric perspective and warm, earthy tones to evoke the wild spirit of the American wilderness.