Falls of the Potomac

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, 1800–1810

The image shows a waterfall from an elevated perspective. The horizon is not visible, hidden by distant trees and rocky cliffs on each side. The water flows over dark rocks, creating foam. The brushstrokes convey texture and movement. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, and gray. The sky has clouds suggesting an overcast day with hints of yellow. A person is sitting on a rock in the foreground.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Date
1800–1810
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
10 × 14.61 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a waterfall from an elevated perspective. The horizon is not visible, hidden by distant trees and rocky cliffs on each side. The water flows over dark rocks, creating foam. The brushstrokes convey texture and movement. The color palette includes shades of green, brown, and gray. The sky has clouds suggesting an overcast day with hints of yellow. A person is sitting on a rock in the foreground.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814