Niagara Falls from the American Side

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, published 1840

The image shows a close-up view of Niagara Falls from the American side. The horizon is low, obscured by the waterfalls dominating the scene. The artwork depicts the water, rocks, cliffs, and trees with detailed precision. Earthy tones like grays and browns are used for rocks and cliffs, while soft blues and whites represent the water and mist. Mist rises from the falls where they crash into the river. A small boat with a few people is visible on the water.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
published 1840
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 51.8 × 64.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a close-up view of Niagara Falls from the American side. The horizon is low, obscured by the waterfalls dominating the scene. The artwork depicts the water, rocks, cliffs, and trees with detailed precision. Earthy tones like grays and browns are used for rocks and cliffs, while soft blues and whites represent the water and mist. Mist rises from the falls where they crash into the river. A small boat with a few people is visible on the water.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850