Frame approx. 36 in. H x 60 in. W. Visible approx. 44 in. H x 69 in. W. Weight: 23.2 lbs. Some minor cracks in paint. Wear commensurate w/ age. Excellent condition overall.

Daniel Charles Grose was a prolific Canadian-American painter of the Hudson River School who was active between 1864 and 1900. Primarily known for his pastoral landscapes, on occasion he also created marine views. Somewhat at variance from these were his scenes of India, perhaps the most coveted during his lifetime. - Wikipedia

This image could easily be considered to depict Shangri-la, or some other secret utopian landscape.

In the ancient Tibetan scriptures, the existence of seven such places are mentioned as Nghe-Beyul Khembalung. Khembalung is one of several beyuls (hidden lands similar to Shangri-La) believed to have been created by Padmasambhava in the 9th century as idyllic, sacred places of refuge for Buddhists during times of strife (Reinhard, 1978).

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