Niagara Falls from the Table Rock

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, published 1840

The image shows Niagara Falls seen from Table Rock. The falls dominate the scene, with a strip of greenery and trees marking the horizon. The water is portrayed using fine brushstrokes to depict movement and texture. The color scheme includes blues, greens, and earth tones. Near the viewer, there are coniferous trees and a man with a dog observing the falls. In the distance, the landscape fades into mist.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
published 1840
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint
Dimensions
40.8 × 58.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows Niagara Falls seen from Table Rock. The falls dominate the scene, with a strip of greenery and trees marking the horizon. The water is portrayed using fine brushstrokes to depict movement and texture. The color scheme includes blues, greens, and earth tones. Near the viewer, there are coniferous trees and a man with a dog observing the falls. In the distance, the landscape fades into mist.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850