Half Dome und Royal Arches, Yosemite, vom Glacier Point aus

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, um 1870

The artwork presents a view of Yosemite's Half Dome and Royal Arches from Glacier Point. The perspective captures the towering rock formations, with the horizon positioned high in the image. The brushstrokes are expressive, conveying the textures of the rock surfaces. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with shades of brown, gray, and hints of green, contrasted by the deep blue sky. In the distance, the landscape is shown with layered mountain ranges, while foliage is visible close to us.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Datierung
um 1870
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor and gouache over graphite on gray wove paper
Maße
24,45 × 34,61 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork presents a view of Yosemite's Half Dome and Royal Arches from Glacier Point. The perspective captures the towering rock formations, with the horizon positioned high in the image. The brushstrokes are expressive, conveying the textures of the rock surfaces. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with shades of brown, gray, and hints of green, contrasted by the deep blue sky. In the distance, the landscape is shown with layered mountain ranges, while foliage is visible close to us.

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877