Niagara Falls

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1847/1855

The image shows a cascading waterfall near the horizon, with the skyline positioned high above. The scene is depicted using soft brushstrokes to represent water and foliage. The color palette is limited to gray, white, and light earthy tones. On the right, rocky terrain and sparse vegetation are vaguely depicted. The water extends towards the viewer with minor ripples. In the distance, mist from the waterfall blends into the sky.
Művész
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datálás
1847/1855
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
graphite and white gouache on green-gray wove paper
Méretek
31,5 × 48,8 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a cascading waterfall near the horizon, with the skyline positioned high above. The scene is depicted using soft brushstrokes to represent water and foliage. The color palette is limited to gray, white, and light earthy tones. On the right, rocky terrain and sparse vegetation are vaguely depicted. The water extends towards the viewer with minor ripples. In the distance, mist from the waterfall blends into the sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850