Foothills, Colorado by Worthington Whittredge. An oil painting depicting a calm river in the foreground reflecting golden fields and distant snow-capped mountains under a hazy blue sky.

Foothills, Colorado

Worthington Whittredge

1865 · Paper, Oil Paint

A serene 19th-century American landscape capturing the sweeping, warm-toned beauty of the Colorado Rockies.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Office
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Aged gold, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1865 by Worthington Whittredge, this tranquil scene captures the expansive beauty of the American West. The composition leads the eye from a reflective river in the foreground across sun-drenched grasslands to the majestic, snow-dusted peaks of the Colorado foothills, rendered with the delicate light and atmosphere characteristic of the period.