Falls of Niagara

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, 1833

The image shows a waterfall scene, likely Niagara Falls, from an elevated viewpoint on Goat Island. People are gathered on grass near trees, with picnic items on a cloth nearby. The sky meets distant land on the horizon, partially obscured by clouds. The falls are on the right, with water falling into mist, with a faint rainbow. The brushwork is detailed, capturing textures in foliage and water realistically. The color palette includes greens, browns, blues, and grays, enhancing the waterfall's presence.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Fecha
1833
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
aquatint with hand coloring on wove paper
Medidas
43,3 × 66,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a waterfall scene, likely Niagara Falls, from an elevated viewpoint on Goat Island. People are gathered on grass near trees, with picnic items on a cloth nearby. The sky meets distant land on the horizon, partially obscured by clouds. The falls are on the right, with water falling into mist, with a faint rainbow. The brushwork is detailed, capturing textures in foliage and water realistically. The color palette includes greens, browns, blues, and grays, enhancing the waterfall's presence.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839