The Waterfall

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1860s–1870s

The image shows a waterfall cascading down rocky terrain into a pool of water. Dense foliage obscures the horizon, and a figure fishes on a rocky outcrop. Fine, detailed brushstrokes depict textures like water and foliage. The color palette includes earthy greens and browns, cool blues and whites for water, and hints of yellow and orange for wildflowers, creating a tranquil woodland scene.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1860s–1870s
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
42.23 × 35.24 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a waterfall cascading down rocky terrain into a pool of water. Dense foliage obscures the horizon, and a figure fishes on a rocky outcrop. Fine, detailed brushstrokes depict textures like water and foliage. The color palette includes earthy greens and browns, cool blues and whites for water, and hints of yellow and orange for wildflowers, creating a tranquil woodland scene.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868