Drawing, Aurora Borealis, 1860–70, Frederic Edwin Church, 1860–70

Unfinished sketch of aurora borealis, with hills in the background. Probably looking across the hudson valley. Graphite outline only on lower half of the sketch. Date: 1860–70. Dimensions: 16.2 x 25.2 cm (6 3/8 x 9 15/16 in.). Medium: brush and oil, graphite, oil paint. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Aurora Borealis, 1860–70 (CH 18194161)