Studies of Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador

The drawing Studies of Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, is a drawing created by Frederic Edwin Church in 1857. This artwork is part of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum collection.

The drawing features several studies of Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, capturing the majestic peak from different angles and under varying light conditions. The central focus is a prominent depiction of the snow-capped peak set against a backdrop of clouds. Surrounding this central study are smaller sketches exploring the play of light and shadow on the mountain's slopes and the surrounding landscape.