Niagara Falls from Foot of Staircase

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1829

The image shows a waterfall flowing down rocks into mist. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the horizon, undulating landscapes, sky, and clouds. The waterfall is depicted with fine brushstrokes, conveying movement. Trees and vegetation are textured with varied strokes. The color palette includes browns, greens, whites, blues, grays, and a few figures with a dog on the rocky terrain.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Date
1829
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 59 × 46.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a waterfall flowing down rocks into mist. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the horizon, undulating landscapes, sky, and clouds. The waterfall is depicted with fine brushstrokes, conveying movement. Trees and vegetation are textured with varied strokes. The color palette includes browns, greens, whites, blues, grays, and a few figures with a dog on the rocky terrain.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836