Niagara Falls from Foot of Staircase
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1829
- Artiste
- Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
- Datation
- 1829
- Catégorie
- Estampe
- Technique
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint
- Dimensions
- sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 59 × 46,9 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.