Half Dome and Royal Arches, Yosemite, from Glacier Point
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, circa 1870
- Artista
- Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
- Datazione
- circa 1870
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- watercolor and gouache over graphite on gray wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 24,45 × 34,61 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The artwork presents a view of Yosemite's Half Dome and Royal Arches from Glacier Point. The perspective captures the towering rock formations, with the horizon positioned high in the image. The brushstrokes are expressive, conveying the textures of the rock surfaces. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with shades of brown, gray, and hints of green, contrasted by the deep blue sky. In the distance, the landscape is shown with layered mountain ranges, while foliage is visible close to us.