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.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Fecha
1829
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored engraving and aquatint
Medidas
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 59 × 46,9 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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