Half Dome and Royal Arches, Yosemite, from Glacier Point

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, c. 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.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Date
c. 1870
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on gray wove paper
Dimensions
24.45 × 34.61 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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