Niagara Falls from the American Side

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, pubblicato nel 1840

The image shows a close-up view of Niagara Falls from the American side. The horizon is low, obscured by the waterfalls dominating the scene. The artwork depicts the water, rocks, cliffs, and trees with detailed precision. Earthy tones like grays and browns are used for rocks and cliffs, while soft blues and whites represent the water and mist. Mist rises from the falls where they crash into the river. A small boat with a few people is visible on the water.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1840
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving
Dimensioni
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 51,8 × 64,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a close-up view of Niagara Falls from the American side. The horizon is low, obscured by the waterfalls dominating the scene. The artwork depicts the water, rocks, cliffs, and trees with detailed precision. Earthy tones like grays and browns are used for rocks and cliffs, while soft blues and whites represent the water and mist. Mist rises from the falls where they crash into the river. A small boat with a few people is visible on the water.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850